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San Francisco Industrial Claims Association members and non-members enjoy a wide-range of classes in MCLE, QME, or BRN accredited courses. Please refer to the class catalogue for a comprehensive list of seminars. Members can look for our invitational flyers in the mail. Listed below are our core seminars, including: Basic Workers' Compensation, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Course, and Claims Representative/Training Class. Scroll down for examples of classes offered yearly by the ICA.

Basic Workers' Compensation Credential Program (BWC)

This five-part program provides basic claims management tools for the novice workers' compensation specialist with minimal time and cost. These classes provide an overview of the workers' compensation system. The faculty consists of claims managers, attorneys, OBD raters, physicians, and other workers' compensation professionals with over 10 years experience. Courses can be taken separately or as a whole. Please refer to the class catalogue for individual descriptions of the classes in the BWC core listed below:

q· BWC 101 Basic Workers' Compensation
q· BWC 102 Medical Claims Management
q· BWC 103 Basic Permanent Disability Rating
q· BWC 104 Basic Rehabilitation Update
q· BWC 105 Litigation Process

Basic Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Course

This two-part course examines the effective handling of longshore and harbor workers' claims. The course covers interpretation of the act, the litigation process, claims handling techniques, OWCP policy and procedure, rating disabilities, jurisdiction, and litigation costs. The panel includes both defense and plaintiff attorneys. Please see the class catalogue for the required textbook or contact us.

Heart Workshop

This is a full-day workshop covering the functional anatomy and physiology of the heart and vascular system; stress and the heart; hypertension and stress; stress and strokes; and type A vs. environmental. This course also includes a case presentation on coronary artery disease, hypertension, strokes, and stress.

Subrogation Workshop

This course will familiarize attorneys and claims representatives with the handling and resolution of third-party aspects of workers' compensation claims. If focuses on the calculations involved in determining values for potential settlement by third-party compromise and release. Other topics include reimbursement and credit rights, negotiation of settlement, and general civil procedure involved in preparing these claims for trial.

How and When to Depose a Doctor and Effective Questioning of a Doctor

This workshop for claims, legal, and medical professionals covers all aspects of deposing a doctor. Topics include effective questioning, permanent disability questions and considerations, preparation, and physician advocacy. The course also includes discussions on drawing conclusions from exam findings, factors to change a physician's mind, and questions on apportionment.

Monthly Luncheons

Location and Directions

This five-part program Monthly luncheons are the last Wednesday of the month, January through October.  Please see Upcoming Events  for a current list of Luncheon dates and speakers. 

Enrollment Policy & Procedure

Please register for classes early. An enrollment form will be mailed to you as each class is offered or fill out our registration form in the class catalogue. Please respond by mail only. We do not accept phone registrations. The ICA is pleased to give a discount to members and claims administrators.

For a class enrollment form please select the Forms link in the menu bar. This page offers our various forms in both PDF and Microsoft Word Format.

Fees

Fees are on a per class basis. Please register early, as space is limited and there is no guarantee at the door. Mail your check with your registration form to:

Industrial Claims Association
1517 North Point PMB #486
San Francisco, CA 94123
 
We accept cash and checks.
 
Cost for the luncheons are as follows: 
$25 for Claims personnel
$30 for Members
$35 for Non-Members and at the door without prior phone/mail-in RSVP

Refunds

Please send refund requests in writing 48 hours prior to the class. All refund requests are subject to a 15% processing fee. There are no refunds or credits for "no shows."

Current Classes
 
Please see Upcoming Events & Classes  for a current list of ICA classes and other events being offered.

We welcome any suggestions for speakers or classes. The ICA in no way endorses all points of view expressed by the speakers.

The San Francisco Industrial Claims Association