Independent Learning Courses
On-Demand Coursework for Mastering
Work Injury Management
Enhance your professional skills and insights
Learn the Job Function Matching® System for collaboration with employers
and Functional Capacity Evaluations to determine work-ability.
Why Independent Learning?
Flexible and Consistent Coursework
Unified Expertise
Gain a consistent understanding of job function matching, ensuring cohesive collaboration with employers.
Self-Paced Learning
Learn at your own pace, integrating coursework into your schedule, limiting disruption of patient care.
Shared Foundation
When your team comes together, everyone starts on the same page.
The Coursework
DSI's on-demand courses cover the essential aspects, offering in-depth insights and practical examples to deepen your understanding.
Overview:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of DSI’S Job Function Matching ® (JFM) System. Learn how to integrate key components of the JFM System to improve return-to-work outcomes, documentation, and collaboration.
Key Benefits:
Elevate Patient Care:
Apply data-driven strategies for managing injured workers and improving return-to-work outcomes.
Enhance Compliance:
Provide documentation that aligns with EEOC and ADAAA standards.
Improve Communication:
Facilitate better return-to-work outcomes through clear, effective communication with employers.
Job Function Matching System Overview
Overview:
Learn how to perform Job Function Analysis, develop Job Function Descriptions™ , create Ergonomic Opportunity Reports.
Key Benefits:
Master Job Analysis:
Explore the job analysis process through real-world scenarios.
Develop Accurate Documentation:
Create objective, reliable documents that incorporate both employer and employee input.
Enhance Collaboration:
Improve interactions with physicians, insurance providers, and employers with clear and concise communication related to return-to-work.
Ensure Legal Compliance:
Utilize a system that meets legal standards and has a proven track record in court.
Identify Ergonomic Opportunities:
Uncover areas for ergonomic enhancements that improve workplace safety.
Document with Precision:
Utilize DSI's software to streamline and ensure accuracy in your documentation.
Job Function Matching System Overview
Overview:
Learn to design Job Function Tests based on EEOC-valid principles, equipping you to support employers in hiring, return-to-work, and disability management decisions.
Key Benefits:
Create Compliant Tests:
Develop objective, defensible tests with input from management and employees.
Understand the Process:
Learn how Job Function Testing leads to Job Function Matching which supports the return-to-work goals.
Ensure Document Accuracy:
Use DSI's software for consistent test formatting and documentation.
Job Function Matching System Overview
Overview:
This course is the final critical step in work injury management. Learn to deliver Job Function Tests that adhere to EEOC-valid content principles, ensuring accurate and reliable testing that supports patient recovery and return-to-work processes.
Key Benefits:
Implement Safe Testing:
Learn the Kinesiophysical Method to ensure safety throughout testing.
Master Test Delivery:
Apply testing effectively in post-offer and return-to-work scenarios.
Optimize Clinical Decisions:
Ensure your staff delivers uniform results and recommendations using the Job Function Matching System®.
Job Function Matching System Overview
Functional Capacity Assessment
Independent Learning
Key Benefits:
- FCA Productivity Suite Included
- 6 Hours of On-Demand Video
- Downloadable Resources
- 12 Months Access to Course
- 7 Credit Hours
- Certification Upon Completion
Job Function Matching System Overview
What Our Clients are Saying
About Our Services
Illinois Attendee
“The course was very informative, and I feel well prepared”
Pennsylvania Attendee
“5 star rating, course was fantastic. Ginnie was very knowledgeable with the material and is a great resource and representation for PTs with this side of the PT realm”
Illinois Attendee
“Ginnie knows this subject inside and out, and this is evident. She is a great resource with all her experience and knowledge of testing and matching the work and worker to promote improved safety and efficiency in the workplace with ergonomics.”