CPDM1: Foundations in Absence and Disability Management

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31 Jul

CPDM1: Foundations in Absence & Disability Management

CPDM1: Foundations in Absence & Disability Management

Thursday, July 31, 2025 (12:00 AM) to Saturday, February 28, 2026 (11:59 PM)
17.75 PDCs
Provider: Insurance Education Association LLP
Course Name: CPDM1: Foundations in Absence and Disability Management

Speaker: Ann Kuzee, JD, MA, CPDM
Program Type: Videoconferences, webcasts, audiocasts, podcasts, eBooks, self-directed E-Learning
Registration URL: https://ieatraining.org/classes/disability-management/foundations/

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Understand the historical and regulatory background of absence and disability management in the workplace. Define key concepts such as disability, absence, job protection, reasonable accommodation, and eligibility. Identify the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders (HR, risk management, supervisors) in managing employee absences. Explore federal and state laws affecting workplace disability and leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation. Recognize how employer-sponsored benefits interact with legal requirements. Develop awareness of the impact of absenteeism on productivity, morale, and organizational cost. Evaluate foundational strategies for managing employee absences and supporting return-to-work transitions.

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This course introduces the fundamental principles and regulatory frameworks that govern employee absence and disability management. It covers key topics such as federal and state leave laws, disability definitions, benefit coordination, and employer responsibilities. Learners will gain a clear understanding of how absence and disability impact organizational operations, employee experience, and legal compliance, setting the groundwork for more advanced program development.