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Provider Education Course Catalog

The Level 1 Accreditation program is designed to assist in understanding the administrative, legal, and medical role in the Colorado Workers’ Compensation system for all medical providers. Level 2 Accreditation teaches participants how to perform impairment ratings using the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 3rd Edition (revised). 

The Quality Performance and Outcomes Payments (QPOP) course trains providers in documenting a patient’s functional progress, including the provision of a functional assessment and psychological screen using Division-approved tests.

Course Details and Deadlines

Serving as the entry point to the Division’s Accreditation programs, this course introduces the administrative, legal, and medical aspects of the Colorado Workers’ Compensation system.

All medical providers are welcome to take this course. However, Level 1 Accreditation can only be awarded to MDs, DOs, chiropractors, dentists, podiatrists, PAs, and NPs with prescriptive authority.

Course Term

Course Duration

Registration Deadline Date

Spring 2025February 3 - April 30, 2025January 30, 2025
Summer 2025June 2 - August 29, 2025May 29, 2025
Fall 2025October 1 - December 19, 2025September 29, 2025


Register for Level 1 Accreditation

Level 1 Accreditation Links

This course updates currently accredited providers with the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s rules, medical treatment guidelines, and documentation standards.

Currently, Level 1 accredited providers who are seeking to renew their accreditation are welcome to take this course. Search for your name on the Accredited Provider Directory to find your accreditation expiration date.

Accreditation Expiration Date

Registration Period

Course Duration

July 31, 2025

May 1, 2025 -  June 30, 2025

June 2, 2025 - July 31, 2025

 

Register for Level 1 Re-Accreditation Starting May 1, 2025

Level 1 Re-Accreditation Links

This course provides physicians with a further understanding of the administrative, legal, and medical aspects of workers’ compensation. Specifically, this course educates physicians in performing impairment ratings using the American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 3rd Edition Revised.

Currently, Level 1 accredited physicians (MDs and DOs) are welcome to take this course.

Course Term 

Course Duration

Registration Deadline Date

Winter/Spring 2025

January 6 - May 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Summer/Fall 2025

July 7 - November 21, 2025

October 24, 2025

 

Register for Level 2 Accreditation

Level 2 Accreditation Links

This course updates currently accredited physicians with the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s rules, medical treatment guidelines, and documentation standards. This course also includes skill-building workshops pertaining specifically to performing impairment ratings.

Currently, Level 2 accredited physicians (MDs and DOs) who are seeking to renew their accreditation are welcome to take this course. Search for your name on the Accredited Provider Directory to find your accreditation expiration date.

Accreditation Expiration Date

Registration Period

Course Duration

January 31, 2025

September 11, 2024 - January 23, 2025

October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

January 31, 2026

September 2, 2025 - January 2, 2026

October 1, 2025 - January 30, 2026

 

Register for Level 2 Re-Accreditation 

Level 2 Re-Accreditation Links

This course trains providers on documenting a patient’s functional progress, including the provision of a functional assessment and psychological screen using Division-approved tests.

Who can take this course? Any medical provider who has completed the Level 1 or Level 2 Accreditation course within the last three years.

Register for QPOP

QPOP Links

Resources

Contact Us

Provider Education
633 17th Street, Suite 400
Denver, CO 80202
303-318-8754
303-318-8653 (Fax)
Email Provider Relations at cdle_dowc_provider_education@state.co.us