Certified Idaho Workers’ Compensation Specialist course

CIWCSThe Idaho Industrial Commission has developed a series of courses for workers’ compensation adjusters and other professionals. Register now and become an Idaho Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist (CIWCS).

This Foundation Course is designed for employers or medical providers who want to expand their knowledge of the workers’ compensation system.

For adjusters and attorneys wishing to take our CIWCS course, the Advanced Courses cover all concepts discussed in the Foundation Level Course in addition to benefits eligibility requirements and computations.

Please contact Angie Howe CIWCSRegistration@iic.idaho.gov (208-334-6004) with registration questions.

Upcoming Classes for 2023

Foundation Level Course

Course Date Location Test Date
No Upcoming Courses
Recommended for Employers and Medical Providers

  • Review of statutes and decisions
  • Compensability
  • Claims reporting requirements
  • Medical fee payments and disputes
  • Settlements
  • Change of Physician
  • Subrogation

Attendees signing up for the Foundation Level and passing the final exam with 85% or higher will be recognized as a “Certified Idaho Workers’ Compensation Specialist–Foundation Level,” for a period of three years.

Register for a Foundation Level Course

Advanced Level Course

Course Date Location Test Date
July 11, 12, 13 
8:15 am to 4:45 pm
In-person: Les Bois Room
Chinden Campus | Boise, ID
July 14
 
September 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 
9 am to 1 pm
Zoom September 22
Recommended for Adjusters and Attorneys

In addition to the Foundation Level, the Advanced Level curriculum includes:

  • Average weekly wage/income benefit calculations
  • Disability (temporary, permanent, partial, total)
  • Permanent Partial Impairment and Disability-In-Excess
  • Death benefits, second injury fund
  • Attorney fee regulations

Attendees signing up for the Advanced Level and passing the final exam with 85% or higher will be recognized as a “Certified Idaho Workers’ Compensation Specialist–Advanced Level,” for a period of three years.

Attendance at all sessions is required for CEUs and CLEs.

Register for a Advanced Level Course

Recertification

Register for Recertification

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