HOMELINK is proud to offer a wide range of courses designed to help case managers and adjusters remain at the forefront of industry knowledge and keep them on top of continuing education requirements.
On this page you will find:
- Upcoming/pending webinars
- Previous webinar recordings (Note: CEU credits will not be issued for watching previously recorded sessions. These are for content reference only.)
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Upcoming Webinars
Functional Capacity Evaluations - Past, Present and Future
Tuesday, May 7 | 1 - 2 p.m. CST
- Understand the history of evidence-based FCEs.
- Understand the evolution and present performance of FCEs.
- Understand and discuss what a quality report should contain.
- Discuss the future of FCEs through upcoming advances in technology.
Upper Extremity (UE) Injuries and Rehab for the Injured Worker
Wednesday, May 8 | 1 - 2 p.m. CST
- Understand common UE injuries, rehabilitation, and prognosis.
- Understand common UE disorders, diagnostics, mechanisms of injuries, medical and surgical intervention and rehabilitation.
- Discuss opportunities for modified work duty.
- Define "work conditioning" and understand its utility.
Targeting Solutions to Reduce Workers' Compensation Costs
Thursday, May 9 | 1 - 2 p.m. CST
- Identify physical demands of the job.
- Identify and mitigate risk.
- Target the right person for the job.
- Understand worksite wellness.
2024 Webinar Recordings
Powered Exoskeletons for Spinal Cord Injury
Originally presented Tuesday, February 6
- Understand the clinical, social and economic impact of spinal cord injuries.
- Discover 3 common secondary medical complications of SCI.
- Identify 3 commercially available powered exoskeletons and the practice setting they are cleared for use in, and more!
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
Originally presented Wednesday, February 7
- Understand what Remote Therapeutic Monitoring is and how it differs from Remote Physiological Monitoring and Telemedicine.
- Understand the four key benefits of RTM as well three distinct challenges.
- Understand the current research in RTM and how it applies to improving patient outcomes.
The Next Generation of Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Care
Originally presented on Thursday, February 8
- Understand the history of pain, common misconceptions and the multidimensional nature of pain
- Understand the impact and dilemma of chronic pain in the U.S.
- Be able to identify appropriate patients (indications/contraindications) for treating chronic pain with new technologies and common diagnoses treated, and more!
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2023 Webinar Recordings
Office Ergonomics: Keeping it Simple
Originally presented Tuesday, October 3, 2023
This course provides claims adjusters with a principal understanding of the basic concepts of ergonomics, defining musculoskeletal disorders and classifications, and the risk factors inherent in causation in an office setting. Participants will gain an insight into referral, billing and reimbursement as well as the methodology of a workstation assessment and ergonomically correct equipment. Topics covered include the definition and benefits of ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorders, billing and reimbursement, risk factors in an office setting, workstation design, ergonomically correct equipment, and how to alleviate other risks. By the end of the course, participants will understand the indicators for office ergonomics and what is involved in the process.
Low Back Pain: Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Low Back Injuries
Originally presented Wednesday, October 4, 2023
This course provides clinical case managers and adjusters with a principal understanding of Evidence-Based Practice as it specifically applies to workers' compensation care for low back pain. Topics covered include the costs and impact of low back pain on healthcare costs, basic anatomy of the low back and common injuries, MRIs in the assessment of Low Back Pain, appropriate treatment, surgical interventions and evidence-based practice guidelines, and alternative treatments. Upon completion, the participants will understand what the most common injuries are associated with low back pain, the appropriate use and timing for MRIs to avoid unnecessary care and surgery, and physical therapy guidelines for common low back injuries.
Modalities for Pain Management
Originally presented Thursday, October 5, 2023
This course provides clinical case managers and adjusters with a principal understanding of modality use for the treatment of pain, associated with physical therapy treatment in the clinic as well as for home use. Topics covered include physical therapy treatment principles and modalities, how thermal, mechanical, and electrical modalities are applied in PT and home use, treatment parameters for electrical stimulation modalities based on stage of recover and treatment goals, and coding and billing. By the end of the course, participants will have an understanding of the common modalities used in the treatment of pain associated with musculo-skeletal injuries and describe evidence-based guidelines for when appropriate or not.
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Evidence-Based Medicine in Workers Compensation
Originally presented on Tuesday, June 27, 2023
This course equips clinical case managers and adjusters with the knowledge needed to implement evidence-based practice (EBP) programs in workers' compensation claims. Participants will gain an understanding of EBP and its application to injured workers, focusing on low back pain. Topics covered include the definition and history of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and practice (EBP), the rationale for implementing EBP, identification of commonly overused and misused medicines, utilization of current clinical guidelines, best practices for utilization review (UR), and recommended treatments for low back pain.
Updates in Tele-Rehab: Covid and Beyond
Originally presented Wednesday, June 28, 2023
This course provides claims managers with a comprehensive understanding of tele-rehabilitation, its history, utilization during the public health emergency, and future potential. Participants will explore the evolution of telehealth, the impact of tele-rehabilitation on patient outcomes, and advancements in remote care delivery. Topics covered include the history of telehealth, the utilization of telerehabilitation during the pandemic, remote monitoring services, billing updates, and the potential applications of telerehabilitation post-pandemic.
Wound Care 101
Originally presented on Thursday, June 29, 2023
This course aims to enhance participants' understanding of the fundamental principles of wound care and treatment options. Participants will learn about the functions and layers of the skin, as well as the different phases of wound healing. They will also gain knowledge on the factors that can impact the healing process and the various types of wounds commonly encountered. Topics covered in the course include the anatomy and physiology of the skin, the stages of wound healing, and the factors that can influence the healing process. Participants will also be introduced to the different types of wounds, such as surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers.
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2022 Webinar Recordings
Dental Trauma and Facial Injuries
Originally presented on Tuesday, December 13, 2022
This course has been created to increase awareness of the latest advances in treatment of facial wounds and dental trauma. The instructor will cover the background and history and incidence of facial injuries and dental trauma in healthcare, workers’ compensation, and industry. Participants of this course will receive information on existing resources to help them manage their cases. The instructor will also review current lost-time costs, while reviewing cost-containment strategies (RTW) through the use of latest advances in surgical treatment and prevention equipment.
Facilitating Return to Work: Work Hardening / Conditioning
Originally presented on Tuesday, December 14, 2022
This course is designed to provide a principal understanding of work hardening and work conditioning for injured workers. It will give you an understanding of the difference between work hardening and work conditioning and how they relate to return to work. You will be able to identify phases of injury treatment, criteria for referral, key components of a WH/WC program, and criteria for discharge. You will also be given an overview of the basic aspects of work hardening and work conditioning.
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Oral Anatomy
Originally presented on Monday, March 28, 2022
This course is designed to help the claims, healthcare, and legal professional understand hard and soft tissue anatomy. The presenter will explain important roles in the dental claims processing, common treatments, and dental terminology.
Introduction to Prosthetics
Originally presented on Tuesday, March 29, 2022
This course is designed for workers' compensation managers who work with injured workers/claimants who are injured severely enough that a prosthesis is necessary to coordinate and authorize. The workers' compensation managers need to have a basic understanding of the components needed in a prosthesis as well as the knowledge of how to differentiate between the functional levels for a claimant with a prosthesis and the key questions to ask to determine the type of prosthesis needed.
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2021 Webinar Recordings
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Originally presented on Monday, Nov. 15
This course is designed to assist the claims, healthcare, and legal professional understand what a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is and how it can be best used in the workers' compensation continuum of care.
Complex Rehabilitation Technology
Originally presented on Tuesday, Nov. 16
This course is designed to provide workers' compensation managers a principal understanding of Complex Rehabilitation Technology for injured workers. You will be able to better understand the many aspects of Complex Rehabilitation Technology and how it relates to workers' compensation.
Reducing Workers' Compensation Costs
Originally presented on Wednesday, Nov. 17
This course will provide workers' compensation managers a principal understanding of reducing workers' compensation costs for injured workers. You will able to better understand targeting solutions to reduce workers' compensation costs. You will be able to identify physical demands of the job, identify and mitigate risk, target the right person for the job, and understand work-site wellness. The workers' compensation managers will also be given an overview of establishing an effective return to work program.
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Workers' Compensation Impacts as the Workforce Ages
Originally presented on Monday, Aug. 30
This course is designed to assist the claims, healthcare and legal professional understand the unique challenges associated with an aging workforce particularly when they experience industrial injuries.
Prescription Medication: Effects on Mental & Oral Health
Originally presented on Tuesday, Aug. 31
This course is designed to inform workers’ comp insurance adjusters and nurse case managers about commonly prescribed medications and how they affect the injured worker’s oral and mental health. This course will also include contributing factors specifically to chronic pain, common treatments, and solutions.
Negative Pressure Wound Care
Originally presented on Wednesday, Sept. 1
This course will enhance your understanding of negative pressure wound therapy and the correct patient type appropriate for it. Attendees will have enhanced knowledge to decide when to reinforce the need for negative pressure wound therapy for the patient. To ensure you understand the therapy, the instructor will ask questions frequently throughout the presentation. Attendees will be able to identify when negative pressure wound therapy is appropriate for the patient, therefore increasing wound healing and decreasing the insurance cost.
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Powered Exoskeletons
Originally presented on Monday, June 14.
This class will provide workers compensation representatives a principal understanding of powered exoskeletons for individuals with spinal cord injury. We will look to understand the clinical, social, and economic impact of spinal cord injuries (SCI) and the current treatment options with a focus on commercially available powered exoskeletons. We will summarize the clinical evidence and potential health benefits associated with restoring ambulation with powered exoskeletons.
Dynamics of Specialty Evaluations
Originally presented on Tuesday, June 15.
The purpose of this course is to educate workers compensation representatives that work with or around patient’s with complex rehabilitation needs of the dynamics and variables to consider during a specialty evaluation for complex rehabilitation technology.
NonPharma Options for Treating Pain
Originally presented on Wednesday, June 16.
By better understanding how to evaluate clinical evidence and then the science and trends behind various alternatives, work comp payers can better collaborate with both the treatment provider and patient (injured worker) to determine the most clinically sound individualized treatment plan. A broader based toolset of options will enhance the possibility of selecting the appropriate combination, thereby giving the payer more confidence in their decisions, and potentially reducing the friction that delays care and increases cost.
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Acquired Brain Injury: Principles, Care Management, and Treatment Settings
Presented by Stan Smith, Vice President of Acute Care for Paradigm, and Dr. Mary Newton
Originally presented on April 15, 2021
Case managers, registered nurses, and adjusters are called upon to work with injured workers who have experienced an acquired brain injury. These injuries can affect all aspects of a person’s health and their ability to re-engage in their pre-injury occupation, and have lifelong effects for the injured worker and their family.
Because of these wide ranging and dramatic impact points, it’s essential for workers’ compensation claims management professionals to develop a basic understanding of the principles of brain injury. They should also understand methods used by healthcare professionals to assess the extent of acquired brain injury, and review the basic capabilities of different treatment settings where the injured worker will receive healthcare services on their recovery journey.
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Home Modifications 101
Presented by Mark Richmann
Originally presented on March 8, 2021
This class will identify product and process, levels of complexity, design basics, modification referral types, and evaluations and assessments. It will also identify home modification solutions, distinguish the difference between product and processes, and classify levels of complexity. You will also be given an overview of the importance of the appropriate design and identifying home modification considerations.
Tele-Rehab: Covid-19 and Beyond
Presented by Robert Kroll, PT
Originally presented on March 9, 2021
By better understanding the history and the current state of Tele-Rehab, as well as how these services can be delivered effectively, work comp payers and those who manage claims will be better able to assist injured workers with access to rehabilitation services in a safe and effective manner in the current COVID-19 environment. Workers’ compensation stakeholders will also be able to consider how these services can continue to play a role in a post-pandemic healthcare system.
The Role of Oxygen in Wound Healing
Presented by Karen Campbell, RN, PhD, NSWOC, WOCC(C)
Originally presented on March 10, 2021
This course will provide information regarding a new therapy available to address chronic and acute wounds. We will review how the body uses oxygen in wound healing and the evolution of oxygen therapy. Continuous diffusion of oxygen (CDO) is a relatively new concept. Comparisons between older therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) will be explored analyzing the pros and cons with regards to workers compensation patients.
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2020 Webinar Recordings
Seating and Positioning In Wheelchairs
Presented by Kyle Walker, ATP
Originally presented on Nov. 16, 2020
Provide attendees a principal understanding of positioning intervention for claimants in wheelchairs. We will look at a background of the materials and mediums utilized for the products utilized for a particular outcome. We will also look at the benefits and contraindications of the interventions as well as the coding, costs, and other alternatives that can be utilized for the best outcome. Lastly, we will examine several real-life situations (de-identified) and what intervention was utilized to meet the goal and objective of the claimant.
ENT and Trauma
Presented by Melodie Maerz, Au.D.
Originally presented on Nov. 17, 2020
Provide healthcare professionals a principal understanding of ENT and Trauma. Participants will be able to identify the anatomy and physiology for hearing and balance, work-related hearing impairment, trauma injury to ear, and diagnosis and treatment plans.
Dental Injury: Pre-Existing vs Related
Presented by Dr. Madson
Originally presented on Nov. 18, 2020
This course is designed to educate claim handlers about work-related dental injuries and the rationale of sequencing treatment. It will outline common dental treatments for common dental issues as well as when certain procedures need to be completed before others. The speaker will also review common pre-existing procedures that may be necessary prior to treating the work-related injury.
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Psychological Components of Pain
Presented by Harvard Medical
Originally presented on Sept. 14, 2020
By better understanding a whole-person approach to the treatment of pain that includes confronting potentially non-compensable psychological comorbidities, a broader set of tools can be utilized to help facilitate better results. That includes not just additional modalities but also different attitudes and engagement.
Wound Care 101
Presented by Heather Trumm, BSN, RN, CWON
Originally presented on Sept. 15, 2020
This presentation covered the basics of wound care and common treatment options for various types of wounds.
Learning objectives:
- Be able to identify the functions and layers of skin and the phases of wound healing.
- Define the factors that affect the healing process.
- Identify the various types of wounds.
Reducing Workers’ Comp Costs
Presented by Robert Kroll
Originally presented on Sept. 16, 2020
Provided participants a principal understanding of reducing workers’ compensation costs for injured workers. Participants better understand targeting solutions to reduce workers’ compensation costs. They are able to identify the physical demands of the job, identify and mitigate risk, target the right person for the job, and understand worksite wellness.
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