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The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has updated the free online educational training modules hosted on its website.

• The Medical Treatment Utilization Scheduled (MTUS) course covers the required use of the MTUS including the updated search navigator. The course explains how to access and use the MTUS for the care of injured workers, and how to apply the MTUS to report writing. The course also describes the structure, scope, and application of the MTUS Drug Formulary.
• The Qualified Medical Evaluator module discusses requirements of the QME process and was updated to include recent regulatory updates. This course goes in depth into apportionment and bias in reporting. This course describes how to prepare for a QME evaluation, how to identify key components of a medical-legal report, and discusses the requirements of substantial medical evidence.

The courses qualify for free education credit for MCLE (California State Bar), Continuing Medical Education (CME), and QME continuing education. Additionally, the training modules for tips for a Qualified Medical Evaluators and MTUS also qualify for continuing educational credit for SHRM (Society for HR Management), CRCC (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor), CDMS (Certified Disability Management Specialist), IEA (Insurance Education Association) and CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification).

Please visit DWC's website to learn more about these valuable training options.