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.

The department also offers classes at community or vocational technical colleges. Customized classes can be arranged at a company's location, depending on the availability of DLI staff members, if at least 20 people will be attending each class.

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 --

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Health care providers and staff

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

Insurers

New! 2010 Out-of-state adjuster training -- Illinois, Kansas and Wisconsin

2010 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

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Rehabilitation providers

Orientation -- Orientation for qualified rehabilitation consultant interns and newly registered rehabilitation vendors is tentatively set for Mon., Aug. 23, 2010, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Notices will be mailed in late July to rehabilitation providers who should attend.

2010 Rehabilitation provider update -- The 2010 Rehabilitation provider update is scheduled for Sept. 23 and Oct. 14, 2010, at the University of Minnesota -- Continuing Education and Conference Center (formerly Earle Brown Center) -- on the St. Paul campus. Notices will be mailed in August, giving participants their choice of date to attend.

More information -- For more information about rehabilitation provider training, call Jeanne Gehrman at (651) 284-5036 or Mike Hill at (651) 284-5153.