Disability Prevention at Work
WORKERS’ COMP SPRING TRAINING Participants in this training series will have the option of taking either our popular introductory courses of Level 1 & Level 2, or taking our Level 4 course, Return to Work. Only Level 4 tickets are available to purchase on this page. For Level 1 & Level 2, please see this […]
Mental Health Matters “As we move into the pandemic’s recovery period, a quarter of Canadians remain exhausted and burnt-out, although hopefulness remains high. While the negative mental health impacts of COVID-19 are slowly continuing to improve, new challenges that Canadians face present additional negative mental health factors.”—Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) Facilitated by Registered Nurse […]
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2023, One-Day Model The objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively; and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation. Who should take […]
Level 1 Virtual Training 2023, Two-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, with presentations, videos, discussions, quizzes, and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, […]
Level 2 Virtual Training 2023, Two-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, which include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. Who should attend: WSIB […]
LEVEL 4 In-Person Training 2023 This course is designed for those who will or currently assist injured workers individually or collectively through a therapeutic return to work (RTW) and provides workplace parties with the tools necessary to develop strategies that ensure successful outcomes. Through the exploration of leading research, law and evidence-based best practices, participants […]
Return to Work 101 In-Person Training 2023, One-Day Model The objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively; and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation. Who should take […]
Hearings in Writing In-Person Training 2023, One-Day Model This workshop will help participants understand the goals and challenges of legal submission writing and how to address them. In accordance with the WSIB’s Practice and Procedures and with WSIAT’s Practice Directions, participants will learn how to organize and structure submissions to be clear and reader focused. […]
Principles of Accommodation Law In-Person Training 2023, One-Day Model With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs, and examine what constitutes […]
SOLD OUT! Prevention Link, on behalf of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, is proud to offer this two-day course, which gives participants the skills to provide assistance to a person who has a mental health problem or is experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person […]
Workplace Mental Health Injuries In-Person Training 2023, One-Day Model Prevention Link’s Workplace Mental Health Injuries workshop is ideal for workers’ compensation representatives who have some case work experience and are looking to gain more knowledge on mental health injury claims. It will provide participants with a better understanding of mental health and illness, stigma and […]
The fifth of six core certification courses offered within Prevention Link’s core curriculum is an advanced course designed to assist participants in understanding medical terminology, anatomy, diagnostic testing and surgical procedures in order to interpret information in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) files. Participants will be exposed to medical terminology and human anatomy with […]
LEVEL 3 IN-PERSON TRAINING: WORKER ADVOCATE EDITION SOLD OUT! Scroll down to get on the waiting list. An interactive and analytical course, Prevention Link has developed a holistic and intuitive course meant to build participants into mock hearing settings. Using case file examples and mock hearings, this intensive course will provide participants with the practical […]
The Kingston & District Labour Council's Eastern Ontario Labour Health & Safety/Worker Compensation Educationals will be offering the following courses for Fall 2023. The school will be hosted at the Isaiah Tubbs Resort and Conference Centre in Picton, Ontario, on November 1-5, 2023. Registration deadline is October 13, 2023. COURSES OFFERED (all 30 Hours except […]
DEADLINE TO REGISTER EXTENDED UNTIL OCTOBER 26, 2023 Mental Health Matters A 2019 survey of working Canadians revealed that 75% of respondents would be reluctant – or would refuse – to disclose a mental illness to an employer or co-worker. Top reasons for this reluctance were: » the belief that there is stigma around mental […]
Level 1 Virtual Training 2023, Two-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, with presentations, videos, discussions, quizzes, and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, […]
Level 2 Virtual Training 2024, Two-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, which include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. Who should attend: WSIB […]
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2024, One-Day Model The objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively; and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation. Who should take […]
Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual Training 2024, One-Day Model With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs, and examine what constitutes […]
Hearings in Writing Virtual Training 2024, One-Day Model This workshop will help participants understand the goals and challenges of legal submission writing and how to address them. In accordance with the WSIB’s Practice and Procedures and with WSIAT’s Practice Directions, participants will learn how to organize and structure submissions to be clear and reader focused. […]
Level 1 Virtual Training 2024, Two-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, with presentations, videos, discussions, quizzes, and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, […]
Workers’ Compensation 101 In-Person Training 2024, One-Day Model This workshop introduces participants to the compensation system in Ontario, the history and principles of compensation legislation and third party rights of action. Key definitions within the system are described, including: worker, employer, accident, disablement, recurrence, secondary injuries, aggravation, occupational disease, stress and chronic pain. Participants will […]
Return to Work 101 In-Person Training 2024, One-Day Model The objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively; and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation. Who should take […]
Principles of Accommodation Law In-Person Training 2024, One-Day Model With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs, and examine what constitutes […]
Level 2 Virtual Training 2024, Two-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, which include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. Who should attend: WSIB […]
2024 Spring Eastern Ontario Health and Safety Labour Education at Isaiah Tubbs Resort, West Lake, Picton, ON *Scholarships available* April 16 or 17 April through to April 21, 2024 Except for Course #4, which starts Tuesday, April 16, 2024, all courses begin on the evening of Wednesday, April 17, 2024 immediately following the opening assembly […]
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2024, One-Day Model The objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively; and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation. Who should take […]
Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual Training 2024, One-Day Model With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs, and examine what constitutes […]
Level 1 Virtual Training 2024, Two-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, with presentations, videos, discussions, quizzes, and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, […]
Workplace Mental Health Injuries In-Person Training 2024, One-Day Model Prevention Link’s Workplace Mental Health Injuries workshop is ideal for workers’ compensation representatives who have some case work experience and are looking to gain more knowledge on mental health injury claims. It will provide participants with a better understanding of mental health and illness, stigma and […]