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Designated doctor (DD) and certifying doctor training

Register for live training (calendar).

OPTIONAL - DD 101 workshop

This recommended workshop introduces the DD’s role in the workers’ compensation system. Attendees will learn designated doctor duties and an overview of the processes and resources used in performing their duties per the applicable rules and statutes.

Health care providers interested in becoming DDs and new DDs are encouraged to attend as well as current DDs wanting to improve their basic knowledge and skills. Continuing medical education (CME) credit is provided for this training.

This course does not fulfill any requirement for training or testing required for certification or recertification as a DD.

REQUIRED - DD certification training

DD certification training is required every two years. All training is provided online through prerecorded video presentations and live interactive webinars.

Participants must register for the two-day training before viewing the prerecorded video presentations. An attestation must be submitted stating the prerecorded video presentations have been viewed. 

Prior to viewing these presentations, DWC recommends participants download and complete the pre-course cases using the Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fourth Edition, published by the American Medical Association (AMA Guides).

Prerecorded presentation videos (YouTube)

 CME credit is not offered for the required viewing of the prerecorded video presentations.

Agenda

Certification training day 1

Certification training day 2

Doctors of Medicine (MD), Doctors of Osteopathy (DO), and Doctors of Chiropractic (DC) earn continuing medical education (CME) credits for webinar attendance.

Post certification course evaluation forms

REQUIRED - Certifying doctor certification training

Certifying doctor training for doctors and other health care practitioners, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, and non-licensed technicians who assist certifying doctors is required every two years.

Prior to attending the live interactive webinars, DWC recommends participants complete the pre-course cases using the Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fourth Edition, published by the American Medical Association (AMA Guides).

Agenda

Certification training day 1

Certification training day 2

Doctors of Medicine (MD), Doctors of Osteopathy (DO), and Doctors of Chiropractic (DC) earn continuing medical education (CME) credits for webinar attendance.

Post certification course evaluation forms

OPTIONAL - DD extent of injury webinar

This live webinar provides a detailed introduction to the DD’s role in addressing the issue of Extent of Injury (EOI). Attendees will learn the step-by-step process and resources used in answering medical and legal questions regarding EOI. The webinar will include how to provide multiple certifications when appropriate and use of compliance forms as well as working through several case-based presentations per the applicable rules and statutes.  MDs, DOs, and DCs earn CME credit for this training.

OPTIONAL - DD case-based webinars

This six-part webinar series focuses on understanding maximum medical improvement (MMI) and impairment rating (IR) concepts. MDs, DOs, and DCs earn CME credit.

OPTIONAL - DD musculoskeletal workshop

This is an interactive hands-on training for DDs and doctors certifying maximum medical improvement (MMI) and impairment rating (IR). Instructors will demonstrate common musculoskeletal procedures used for determining impairment that attendees may then perform and practice during the training.

  • Driving and free parking instructions will be provided prior to the event.
  • Dress in comfortable clothing suitable for performing exam procedures, both as the examiner and examinee.
  • Come prepared to work case samples.
  • It is recommended you bring your own copy of the Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fourth Edition, published by the American Medical Association (AMA Guides).
  • You may also want to bring your own relevant musculoskeletal examination equipment including inclinometers, goniometers, reflex hammers, etc.

This course does not fulfill any training or testing requirements for certification or recertification as a designated doctor.

Additional training resources

DD traumatic brain injury workshop

DWC has amended qualification requirements for DDs to examine traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Effective 6/5/23, additional board specialties will qualify doctors for these exams. See 28 TAC Section 127.130(b)(9)(B). This training will provide details on TBI diagnoses, and related additional testing that may be required.

 

Self-study - extended 2015 presentations

Lung disease and pulmonary function tests

For more information, contact: DesDoc_Education@tdi.texas.gov