Matheson is creating an online presence for Occupational Rehab training which is intended to reduce the headaches and cost associated with travel for training. The programs offered feature pre-recorded sessions with optional live "office hours" with the instructors at designated times. There are also tests, homework and mandatory discussions for each course. Contact hours are calculated by added up the amount of time you spent watching the presentation, plus pre-set amounts of time for tests, homework and discussions.

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How to Write an Effective Functional Capacity Evaluation Report

Position yourself to take advantage of the growing marketplace for FCE-generated case resolution data. Working as your personal coach, Roy Matheson will help you select from the FCE report formats best suited to your local market.

Essential Function Job Analysis

The increased visibility of functional capacity evaluation and post-offer tests in the federal court system bring into focus the need for high-level job analysis to identify the physical demands tied to the essential functions of incumbent jobs.

How to Market Occupational Rehabilitation Services

Working with Roy Matheson you will learn how to implement the four crucial steps to penetrating and holding your regional FCE and Occupational Rehab market. Find hidden consumers who need your services. (The principles taught in this course are applicable to functional capacity evaluation, post-offer, work conditioning, work hardening, job analysis and ERISA evaluation services.)

Psychosocial Risk Factors and Functional Capacity Evaluation

Due to the complexity of the injuries and illness seen in Functional Capacity Evaluations, it is common that these affect the individuals physically, psychosocially and cognitively. This course covers the development of an FCE protocol that  identifies, assesses and addresses the psychosocial risk factors which commonly are significant barriers to moving the client forward in rehabilitation and case resolution.

Medical Legal Training

Taught by Wayne Enright, this course will teach students the basics of personal injury litigation and will help them understand a maze of legal processes.  The course will also prepare students to give expert evidence, what are common challenges and solutions.  Students will have an opportunity to participate in practical on-line role play to build their experience and skills and to receive feedback in a non-threatening environment.

Ergonomics for the Aging Workforce

This online course will cover the aspects of aging that can impact the older worker and ergonomic strategies to positively impact productivity and reduce the risk of  work place injuries.

Free Monthly Webinars!

In addition to these trainings, Matheson also holds a monthly review of a recent federal court ERISA or ADA case that relied upon evidence from an FCE. Join us at 2 p.m. eastern time on the first Thursday of each month for this 60 to 90 minute event. Also, every once in a while we schedule webinars on topics of particular interest to our customers. For a listing of upcoming webinars, and to view archived webinars, please visit our Free Medico-Legal Webinars page.