Whether as a stand-alone or value-added professional credential, the development process has conclusively demonstrated that individuals who successfully meet the certification challenge will generally be identified not only as leaders in the RTW / DM field but are also expected to deliver superior economic and social outcomes for employers, workers and insurance / rehabilitation providers.

Individuals holding these designations and organizations employing them (in a variety of approaches) will be distinguished through a consistent commitment to excellence, enhanced service and a unique ability to define / balance economic and social outcome priorities within the stated parameters of individual organizations, whether in the public or private sector.

A public registry of certified individuals will also dramatically enhance national and international networking opportunities, linking like-minded individuals not only in their quest for solutions to vexing individual challenges but also in creating an excellent basis for advancing a cutting edge agenda in research and towards identifying systemic / structural solutions.

As the professional standard of excellence for individuals working in the RTW / DM field, the credentials are recognized in a growing number of jurisdictions around the world. Each jurisdiction operates with a national certification council entrusted with applying the International Standards to the unique national, cultural, legislative and socio-economic environment while maintaining consistent quality assurance, psychometric and content standards.

The professional standards are administered under the auspices of the International Disability Management Standards Council (IDMSC™). For information regarding individual jurisdictions, further details can be found on the IDMSC's website at: www.idmsc.org