WC training for rehabilitation providers

• QRC intern, vendor, supervisor orientation training in 2026

• Rehabilitation provider update conference, Sept. 13, 2024

• Vocational rehabilitation webinar:  Navigating Minnesota services and procedures for resolving outstanding invoices, Feb. 26, 2025

QRC intern, vendor, supervisor 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. CRC and CDMS continuing education unit credits will be available for individuals participating in the training.

Date, time, location, registration

• Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

• Department of Labor and Industry, Minnesota Room, 443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN (get directions, parking information)

• Registration (available soon; open until Jan. 23, 2026)

Presentations

• Litigation procedures at DLI

• Working as a rehabilitation provider

• Medical aspects

• Rehabilitation consultation and ethics

• A vendor's perspective

• Registration, renewal and completion of internship

• Internship completion requirements

• Workers' compensation 101

• How to work effectively with an interpreter

• Minnesota Association of Rehabilitation Professionals

• How we apply user research to improve Work Comp Campus for qualified rehabilitation consultants

Handouts

• 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

Orientation registration and payment

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 $75 a person.

• Registration (available soon; open until Jan. 23, 2026)

• When registering, the "license number" QRCs should enter is their QRC registration number. Vendors and placement staff members from QRC firms should use their firm's four-digit registration number. For all others who are not registered as a rehabilitation provider, leave the "registration number" section blank and continue the registration process.

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

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.