The National Certification Examination For Workers’ Compensation Healthcare Providers (CWcHP)
About the Exam
The purpose of this certification (CWcHP – Certified Workers’ Compensation Healthcare Provider) is to establish a standard of knowledge and care for Healthcare Professionals treating patients on workers’ compensation programs. This certification is designed to help Workers’ Compensation Healthcare Professionals stand out from others in their field by acknowledging their accomplishments and expertise in regard to rehabilitating injured workers.
The National Certification Examination for Workers’ Compensation Healthcare Providers: An Evidence-Based Approach (CWcHP) was created by the International Sports Professionals Association (ISPA) in May 2010 after more than a year of research, testing and development. This unique certification fills a need in healthcare today that has previously not been addressed. The expertise and knowledge base of professionals whom care for the needs of patients on workers’ compensation is too critical to leave in the hands of professionals who have not demonstrated the highest credentials to provide such care. Legal and third party payer groups are increasingly demanding professional competency with this patient population. The need for this new credential arose out of this demand for professionals to display the highest credentials possible to work with these patients.
It has always been the mission of the International Sports Professionals Association – ISPA to insure that professionals whom deliver services to clients adhere to the highest standards of care, and have the highest level of credentialing. Since workers’ compensation clients typically return to work that involves vigorous ‘sports-like’ skills and activities, it is a natural extension of ISPA’s already established procedures of assessment to credential CWcHP professionals.
With the aide of one of the nation’s leading physical therapy organizations, the ISPA was able to compile the necessary research and address the most important issues and information regarding the rehabilitation of injured workers. This certification is the FIRST and ONLY of its kind, and serves as an added layer of credibility for professionals seeking patients on workers’ compensation. Professionals whom pass the CWcHP examination can proudly place the initials CWcHP after their name, signifying that they are certified to provide services at the highest professional level.
CWcHP Core Benefits
>> Recognizes your expertise in rehabilitating injured workers
>> Increases visibility among employers and insurance providers because of the certification’s coverage of employer-based knowledge and emphasis on returning injured workers to the workplace in a timely manner
>> Is the new standard for healthcare providers rehabilitating injured workers
>> Is the new standard for healthcare providers rehabilitating the ‘Industrial Athlete’
>> Added layer of credibility as a professional rehabilitating injured workers
>> Certification as a CWcHP provider may have third party payment, legal and best practices advantages.
What others are saying
“I liked the questions specifically related to workers comp: for example questions about job analysis, work comp laws, scheduled loss, WCP, PT evaluations/ rehab terms, FCE components, work comp documentation, prevention of work comp injuries and disability definitions.”
T. Smith
“The CwCHP was comprehensive as it addressed legal issues, financial issues as well as pathology evaluation and treatment of various body regions.”
T. Sobodas
“The CWcHP gets more in depth on aspect of workers’ compensation than I have seen before.”
A. Brossett
“I think the exam covers a wide variety of topics that are needed and touches upon issues encountered on a daily basis in the work comp environment.”
J. Chisholm
Process for taking the exam
1. Purchase examination from the ISPA Store (Note: The ISPA also recommends the purchase and completion of the CWcHP Study Guide to prepare for the examination).
2. Once your purchase is complete, you will receive an e-mail with a code to access exam and further instructions.
3. Take the examination. You may begin the examination at any time after purchase. You will have 1.5 hours to complete the examination after beginning.
4. After you have completed the examination, the ISPA will review your results and notify you of your score via e-mail within 14 days.
5. Upon Successful completion of the CWcHP exam you will receive a certificate recognizing your certification. Your certification will be good for five (5) years from the date listed on the certificate itself.
6. If you do not pass the examination, you are able to retake the exam three times per year. Please note: you will have to pay the full examination price each time you retake.
>> If you have any other questions please to not hesitate to contact us (312) 920-9522 or info@theISPA.org
