News – 2011

The 2011-2012 schedule for the 25 online modules encompassing the topic areas of disability management and return to work is now available. The modules are designed to provide the skills essential for disability management / return to work practitioners. It is possible to sign on for all 25 modules, or, just sign on for those module topics that are of interest to you. A description of the modules can be found on the website at: Online modules The schedule of modules is available on the website at: http://www.nidmar.ca/education/education_online/online_module_date.asp Special and Advanced Modules on topic areas related to occupational health and safety, insurance and disability management / return to work are also available. Please see website at:  Special and Advanced Modules The schedule for Special and Advanced modules is available on the website at:  http://www.nidmar.ca/education/education_online/online_module_date.asp?progID=4

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario is implementing a new Work Reintegration Program model designed to achieve greater control, quality and accountability.

The Icelandic Vocational Rehabilitation Fund signs license agreement and joins the IDMSC.

The first RTW Conference in Malaysia was a resounding success

IFDM 2012: Building on the highly successful IFDMs held in Canada in 2002, the Netherlands in 2004, Australia in 2006, Germany in 2008, and Los Angeles in 2010, the torch has now been transferred to the United Kingdom for 2012. IFDM 2012 will take place in London September 10-12, 2012. For further details, please visit the IFDM 2012 website at: IFDM 2012

J.D. Irving, Limited has been setting an example for international best practices in health and wellness, disability management and return to work.

A groundbreaking step by Canada Post's DM Centre of Excellence.

A cross-section of professionals from various regions of Canada talk about their challenges, goals, achievements and careers.

A cross-section of individuals who have achieved the internationally recognized CDMP and CRTWC professional designations talk about what it has meant for them and for their careers.

Certified professionals talk about what motivates them, how being certified makes a difference in their careers, and what they're planning for the future.

Employers Mutual of New South Wales, Australia renewed its license agreement with NIDMAR for access to the audit / assessment tools on an ongoing and "indefinite" basis.