Module 4: Introduction To Workers Compensation Legislation.
 

OBJECTIVES
By the end of this module, you should:
  1. be familiar with the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act in general;
  2. know who qualifies for compensation under the ODMWA;
  3. know how to assess a patient for compensation, what information to provide to submit a claim and to complete the appropriate forms accurately;
  4. be familiar with the different stages in the compensation process, the potential pitfalls and advise your clients accordingly.

This introductory page contains links to other pages in this section. These are included for your convenience, both for reference and for revision purposes. It is strongly recommended, however, that you first access the material in its logical sequence, indicated by the "Next Page" link above.

ACTIVITIES:

  1. A lecture will provide the overview. Revise these notes.
  2. Work through the exercise.

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