The CDMP Designation, Explained - New Video Now Available
The CDMP Designation, Explained video sets out the leadership, opportunities, and impact that CDMPs can have, with their focus being to maintain employment for individuals living with a mental or physical impairment. They are specialized in effective early intervention, coordinating occupational rehabilitation, and guiding the process of returning an injured or disabled employee back into the workplace. This 6-1/2 minute video also identifies some of the many varied career opportunities and financial stability that this profession provides for those having the CDMP designation.
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CDMP Graduation Ceremony PERKESO Malaysia March 2024
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CERTIFIED DISABILITY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT The 2024 PERKESO Professional Certification Graduation Ceremony celebrated the successful certification of 183 individuals who passed the Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) and Certified International Pension and Retirement Professional (CIPRP) examinations in Malaysia. This accomplishment represents a noteworthy milestone in recognizing professionalism in Disability Management and retirement planning within the country. full story |
CDMP and CRTWC Certification Examinations to be held May 29, 2024 Across Canada.JPG)
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 is the date this year for the annual CDMP and CRTWC certification examinations to be held across Canada.full story |
Disability Management Implementation Guide Now Available
Following receipt of many requests for a "plain-language", easy to follow, guide for employers in setting up a Disability Management Program for their workplace to meet legislative requirements as well as assist in retaining knowledgeable and skilled employees, we are pleased to provide the attached document as a pdf file available for download.
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NIDMAR News Release: Optimizing Return to Work through Successful Early Intervention
Following the BC Government News Release in celebration of BC Disability Employment Month, NIDMAR issued a News Release providing further details regarding this new initiativefull story |
| BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Announcement
Sept. 6, 2023 News Release: BC Disability Employment Month – People with injuries, disabilities supported getting back to work
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Special Federal Initiative in RTW/DM provides opportunities for Canadian workplaces
Building a culture of accommodation and inclusion for disabled workers is everyone's responsibility. We all have a role to play. We all benefit. This Special Federal Initiative supporting scholarship and continuing education, professional designations, and program assessments now available for Canadian workplaces and residents. Funding provided under the Government of Canada's Sectoral Initiatives Program.
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Support for Canadian Residents for DM / RTW Continuing Education
This Special Federal Initiative Grant covers the cost of enrollment for a limited number of first-time applicants on a first come first served basis in Continuing Education courses offered through Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS).full story |
| Support for Canadian Residents to Obtain Professional DM Designations
This Special Initiative, funded under the Government of Canada's Sectoral Initiatives Program, covers the examination fees for a limited number of first-time applicants, who are fully qualified, on a first come first served basis. full story |
Support for Canadian Workplaces to Assess their Disability Management Program
This initiative provides Canadian workplaces the opportunity to have a free assessment of their DM program. The Workplace Disability Management Assessment (WDMA) tool is optimized to allow for an accurate program assessment through a face-to-face interview conducted onsite or online.
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| Towards Excellence in RTW / DM Professionalization - Special Federal Initiative A Special Federal Initiative was announced supporting Disability Management / Return to Work opportunities for Canadian workplaces and residents. Funding provided under the Government of Canada's Sectoral Initiatives Program. full story |
Support for BC Workplaces to Assess, Improve or Develop a DM Program
This initiative is being delivered through the NIDMAR DM program Assessment Services and is comprised of two levels of opportunity.full story |
Support for BC Residents to Obtain Professional DM Designations
This support provides BC Residents the opportunity to obtain the professional designations for those working in the field, i.e. Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC).full story |
Scholarship Opportunities for BC Residents
The Scholarship opportunity to enroll in the Bachelor of Disability Management (BDM) degree program is offered through PCU-WHS.full story |
BC Workplaces Supported with DM and RTW Continuing Education
Free access to Continuing Education courses in Disability Management and Return to Work is being offered through the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS).full story |
| Grant provides British Columbia Workplaces the opportunity for Building a Culture of Accommodation
Grant supports a range of opportunities for BC employers and workers in developing enhanced workplace capacity to address accommodation challenges. Funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement.
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IDMSC Calculators
CALCULATORS available for Individuals, Employers and Social Security Agencies (occupational and non-occupational): Three calculators designed to allow individuals, employers and social security agencies to assess a range of economic consequences resulting from the loss of employment for an individual as a result of a disabling impairment. full story |
| PCU-WHS News PCU-WHS NEWS:
Deadline for applications is May 31, 2024.
Please click on the following link to the PCU-WHS website: WDA Grant Scholarship for BC Residents
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE:
DISABILITY MANAGEMENT FROM A HR PERSPECTIVE
Many of the traditional HR functions involve aspects of disability management. HR practitioners may be directly or indirectly involved in return to work planning. This eight-course certificate program is designed for HR practitioners with disability management responsibilities and focuses on knowledge and skills that they use when workers incur disabilities. For further details, please click on the following link to the PCU-WHS website: DM from a HR Perspective
EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE RESPONSES TO MENTAL HEALTH
This eight-course Certificate Program addresses the mental health aspects of disability management for those responsible for return to work, disability management, human resources, and health and safety. For further details, please click on the following link to the PCU-WHS website: Effective Workplace Responses to Mental Health Certificate Program
PCU-WHS announced it has received the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation approved by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. Institutions carrying the EQA designation meet criteria beyond what is required by legislation, regulatory bodies and accreditation processes.
Schedule for Credit Courses for 2023-2024 can be found at: Schedule for Credit Courses 2023-2024
Continuing Education for 2023-2024 - Disability Management Practitioner Program: PCU-WHS Disability Management Practitioner Program
Continuing Education 2023-2024 - Special and Advanced Courses: PCU-WHS Special and Advanced Courses
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IFDM 2024 - Disability Management in a Post-Pandemic World
Solutions for a Vastly Changing Work Environment Building Knowledge for the CDMP and CRTWC Global Community Will be held in Vancouver, September 15-17, 2024
Hosted by the Canadian Society of Professionals in Disability Management
Please visit the following website for updates: IFDM 2024
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| Land acknowledgement NIDMAR respectfully acknowledges that our offices in the beautiful Alberni Valley are located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Hupačasath and Tseshaht First Nations, two of the fourteen nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth people of western Vancouver Island. |
