WC training for rehabilitation providers

• QRC intern, vendor, supervisor orientation training in 2026

• Rehabilitation provider update conference, Sept. 14, 2026

• Navigating Minnesota services and procedures for resolving outstanding invoices

QRC intern, supervisor and vendor orientation and refresher training in 2026

The in-person orientation and training session is for qualified rehabilitation consultant (QRC) interns, QRC intern supervisors, newly registered job-placement vendors, rehabilitation providers re-entering the field, registered rehabilitation providers interested in refreshing their skills and rehabilitation administrative staff members who would like to learn more about the rehabilitation process.

QRC interns must complete this training within one year of starting their intern cycle. Seven continuing education units (CEUs) for both Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) will be available for this training.

Registration

Registration for this training will be open July 1 through July 24, 2026. All participants must register and pay online. The session will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is encouraged. The cost is $100 a person.

The Department of Labor and Industry reserves the right to cancel this session if there are not enough participants registered.

Date, time, details

• Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

• Department of Labor and Industry, Minnesota Room, 443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN (parking information to be shared with participants in advance of the event)

Presentations – updated presentations coming soon

Note:  There will not be printed presentations or handouts available at the training. If you would like printed materials, print them in advance and bring them with you to the training.

• Litigation procedures at DLI

• Working as a rehabilitation provider

• Ethics

• Registration, renewal and completion of internship

• Workers' compensation 101

• Medical aspects of workers' compensation (coming soon)

Handouts – updated handouts coming soon

Note:  There will not be printed presentations or handouts available at the training. If you would like printed materials, print them in advance and bring them with you to the training.

• Agenda

• CARF job placement, job development providers in Minnesota

• Disclosure of affiliations and/or relationships

• DLI general contact information

• Example – QRC intern plan of supervision

• Orientation training learning objectives

• QRC internship completion checklist

• Speakers

• Timely service reminder

Accommodations, more information

If you need special accommodation, have questions or need to notify the Department of Labor and Industry about not being able to attend, contact Jordan Trumbo at jordan.trumbo@state.mn.us or 651-284-5153.

Navigating Minnesota services and procedures for resolving outstanding invoices

This session was intended to help vocational rehabilitation providers better understand and navigagte the services and procedures at the Department of Labor and Industry's Workers' Compensation Division for resolving outstanding invoices. Additionally, the training highlighted:  options available for compliance action, including inquiries to the Workers' Compensation Help Desk; resolution of issues with the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) unit; and billing requirements, procedures and penalty options with the Compliance, Records and Training (CRT) unit.

• View the presentation about ADR and CRT dispute resolution and compliance action

For additional information about this topic, see the training information available on the Work Comp Campus hub webpage.