Support to Obtain Professional Designations in Disability Management / Return to Work National Institute of Disability Management and Research March 8, 2022 - This Special Initiative provides Canadian Residents (with the exception of BC which developed its own similar initiative) the opportunity to obtain the professional designations for those working in the field: Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) Details regarding the development of the Occupational Standards in Disability Management, following Government of Canada guidelines, as well as development of the professional certification examinations following Canadian, North American and ISO standards, can be found on the website at: https://www.nidmar.ca/certification/certification_test_agency.asp These professional designations have been recognized and adopted by employers and governments across Canada and around the world. They were also referenced in the United Nations ISSA best practice Guidelines on Return to Work and Reintegration, as they are recognized as the global gold standard for [...]

Scholarship Opportunity for Canadian Residents to the Bachelor of Disability Management National Institute of Disability Management and Research Feb. 23, 2022 - Funding provided by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Initiatives Program provides Canadian Residents (with the exception of BC which developed its own similar initiative) with a Scholarship to enter the Bachelor of Disability Management program offered through the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS) delivered through an online learning platform. Applicants for the Scholarship must have completed a 2-year diploma or other relevant educational prerequisites, which provide 60 credits in a range of disciplines but preferably human resources, business, occupational health and safety, nursing or social work from a recognized post-secondary educational institution. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first qualified basis. Deadlines for applications is: June 15, 2022 This limited, one-time intake only for Fall 2022 provides the following options: completion of the [...]