Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Workers' compensation -- Training

Workers' compensation training is offered about a variety of subjects by Department of Labor and Industry staff members. Some classes are sponsored by the department and take place at its 443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, location (directions and map) or at another site chosen by the department.

Workers' compensation training
Employees

  • There are no sessions of training for employees currently scheduled. Training can be arranged for groups of at least 20 employees or injured workers by contacting Jim Vogel at dli.wctraining@state.mn.us or (651) 284-5265.
Employers

  • Customized training for employers

  • Downloadable employer training materials -- developed for use in employer training classes

  • Employment taxes and employer issues/responsibilities workshops (free)
    -- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development --

  • Minnesota workers' compensation seminar
    -- St. Paul College --
    -- Anoka Technical College --
     

Health care providers and staff

  • There are no sessions of training for health care providers and staff currently scheduled.
Insurers

  • 2013 Basic adjuster's training -- These classes at the Department of Labor and Industry in St. Paul, are designed for claims adjusters who have less than one year experience handling Minnesota workers' compensation claims.

  • Customized training for insurers

  • Downloadable insurer training materials -- developed for use in insurer training classes
Rehabilitation providers

  • 2013 orientation sessions -- A qualified rehabilitation consultant (QRC) intern and newly registered rehabilitation vendors must attend at least one orientation session. A QRC intern supervisor, from the intern's firm, is encouraged to attend to learn what is being taught and expectations. The remaining 2013 date is Wed., Aug. 21, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CRC/CDMS -- CEUs will be available.

  • 2014 Rehabilitation provider update -- The 2014 Rehabilitation provider updates are Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, at the University of Minnesota -- Continuing Education and Conference Center -- on the St. Paul campus. Attendance is mandatory unless an emergency situation arises and is reported to DLI (Minnesota Rules 5220.1500, subp. a). CRC/CDMS -- CEUs will be available. Notices will be mailed in August 2014. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • More information -- For more information or to notify DLI about not attending due to an emergency situation, call Martha Steinhart at (651) 284-5136 or Mike Hill at (651) 284-5153.
   
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