March 24 - 28, 2025
There is a material fee of $140
CUPE Sudbury Area Office944 Barrydowne Road, unit 2Sudbury, Ontario(map)
English
Classroom
19
You will need to have completed Level 1 and Level 2 to attend this workshop.The fifth of six core certification courses offered within Prevention Link’s core curriculum is an advanced course designed to assist participants in understanding medical terminology, anatomy, diagnostic testing and surgical procedures in order to interpret information in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) files. Participants will be exposed to medical terminology and human anatomy with attention to the different skeletal and organ systems. Special focus will be placed on: Common occupational injuries and disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia; Mental stress related injuries; WSIB policies relating to traumatic stress, psychotraumatic disability and behaviour disorders; The legislative authority for health care and the relevant WSIB policies; Evidence based medicine, medical specialists and Ontario standards in conjunction with specific treatment modalities; Medical records, independent medical examinations and the use of OHCOW services; and Advantages and disadvantages of diagnostic testing used to determine workplace Injuries and some surgical procedures.
CUPE/SCFP
Liane Cecchettolcecchetto@cupe.ca
In response to the health concerns of our members and staff, CUPE has implemented a Scent-Free Policy at all of our workshops. Scented products such as hair spray, perfume and deodorant can trigger reactions such as respiratory distress and headaches. Facilitators and participants are asked to refrain from using scented products while attending our workshops and meetings. Thank you for your cooperation.
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There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Liane Cecchetto, lcecchetto@cupe.ca, 944 Barrydowne Rd, unit 2, SUDBURY, Ontario P3A 3V3 as soon as possible. Thanks for your interest in CUPE’s Union Education Program and for your ongoing leadership in our union!
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