A Special Virtual Event on Thursday, May 20, 2021 addressed the Consequences of Long COVID. The recorded session is now available to replay on demand. This one-hour webinar was hosted by the organizers of IFDM 2021. Continue reading Special Virtual Event: The Consequences of Long COVID
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IDMSC Communique: Scottish Government NIDMAR Program – Interview with Dr. Norma Clark, Project Manager
Attached please find the latest Communique from the International Disability Management Standards Council (IDMSC) with regard to the Scottish Government NIDMAR Program and an interview with Dr. Norma Clark, Project Manager.
Committed to better outcomes for individuals with mental and physical health impairments, the article highlights the leadership of the Scottish Government and Dr. Norma Clark’s personal dedication and vision.
IDMSC Communique Vol 15 No 45 Scottish Government Program Interview with Dr Norma Clark March 2021
PCU-WHS hosts Convocation Ceremony for first Bachelor of Disability Management Graduate
On December 14, PCU-WHS hosted a virtual Convocation Ceremony for the awarding of the first Bachelor of Disability Management, a milestone both for the University and in the life of the very first graduating student.
International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD)
International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) is a United Nations-sanctioned day that is celebrated internationally on 3 December. IDPWD is just one day on the international calendar, yet it symbolizes the actions we should take every day, in order to create diverse and accepting communities. Continue reading International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD)
RETURN TO WORK STRATEGIES UNDER COVID-19: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Continue reading RETURN TO WORK STRATEGIES UNDER COVID-19: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON DISABILITY MANAGEMENT – IFDM 2020 – Belgium
More info to come.
Continue reading INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON DISABILITY MANAGEMENT – IFDM 2020 – Belgium
CDMP and CRTWC Graduation Ceremony Held in Malaysia
A graduation event was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in early March at which 80 participants were honoured who achieved the Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) and the Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) professional designations for this year, and including 38 who were re-certified. SOCSO, the social security organization of Malaysia, now has 143 CDMP and CRTWC practitioners.
Additionally, this year three individuals from local hospitals wrote and passed the examinations and four members of Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (BPJS) Ketenagakerjaan from Indonesia also wrote and passed the examinations.
A launch of the Malay language version of the Book on Disability Management Module also took place at the graduation ceremony. This book, published in collaboration with the Social Wellbeing Research Centre at the Universiti Malaya, will be a source of reference for many, especially employers, hospitals and other public agencies. It is one of SOCSO’s initiatives to spearhead disability management by offering training and examinations to disability management practitioners from the Southeast Asian region in addition to those in Malaysia.
For further details and to view the graduation photos, please click on the following link to view the Communiqué. More Information
Online Summer Series: Leadership in Worker and Workplace Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has added urgency to the need for education and support of Return to Work / Disability Management / HR professionals as they engage in the unprecedented workplace challenges that are emerging.
The Online Summer Series consists of three related, yet stand-alone, modules that focus on key aspects of mental health challenges in the workplace and engage in a holistic approach in promoting resiliency among stakeholders.
Current rapid changes and resultant workplace challenges position RTW / DM / HR professionals as anchors, as they will be required to integrate established skill foundations and may be called upon to adapt to a myriad of unfamiliar challenges. Of concern, is the expected impact on population mental health and the fallout for workers, their families, workplaces, and society indicate significant upheaval to usual daily living.
Professionals, whether working in human resources, disability management, health and safety, or wellness programs support a complex set of stakeholders.
This Online Summer Series provides an opportunity to prepare and re-centre amidst these challenges.
- DMCS 705 – Mental Health Awareness: Promoting Worker Resilience – June 8-14, 2020
- DMCS 710 – Building Environments to Sustain a Healthy Workforce – June 22-28, 2020
- DMCS 715 – Strategies to Retain Workers Experiencing Mental Health Challenges – July 6-12, 2020
More information is available on the website at:
https://www.pcu-whs.ca/programs/continuing-professional-education/summer-series-leadership-in-worker-and-workplace-mental-health/
Or, please contact:
Jennifer Murray, Student Services
Tel: 778-421-0821, ext. 209
Email: education@pcu-whs.ca
Web: www.pcu-whs.ca
CDMP Certification Examination Postponed to September 24, 2020
The 2020 CDMP examination in England and Scotland has been postponed to September 24. This may change again as the situation is uncertain at this time, but we will keep you informed as events unfold.
Despite the delay in the examination date, we ask that you continue to send the exam application materials with a cut-off date of April 30. Please advise if you are unable to provide all of the application materials by the deadline, for example, being able to provide a signed letter of attestation from your manager, but please submit the balance of the materials.
The venues where the examinations will take place in Scotland and England remain unchanged.
If you have any questions, please contact:
IDMSC UK-Ireland
Email: info@cdmpukireland.org
Belgium Government Demonstrates Disability Management Leadership
Belgium’s Social Security Organization, INAMI/RIZIV, is advancing strategies, programs and practices designed to maintain successful and productive employment for individuals who acquire a mental or physical health impairment and who are at risk of losing their jobs and who often never re-enter the labour market again. The shift has been towards a pro-active job retention strategy versus waiting for re-integration measures attempted once individuals enter the social security system.
In 2014 INAMI/RIZIV signed a 5-year license agreement which provides access to the entire NIDMAR continuing education framework as well as the ability to offer the Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) and Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) examinations across Belgium.
Following a formal review of the RTW/DM intervention improvements that individuals trained through the education program and subsequent professional certification were able to achieve in Belgium – the improvements being consistent with the outcomes achieved in other jurisdictions – Belgium has extended the license agreements for education and professional certification license arrangements to 2025. More Information