The Level I 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 II 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 I 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 2025 | February 3 - April 30, 2025 | January 30, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | June 2 - August 29, 2025 | May 29, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | October 1 - December 19, 2025 | September 29, 2025 |
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 I 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 |
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July 31, 2025 | May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025 | June 2, 2025 - July 31, 2025 |
Level I 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 I 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 |
Level II 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 II 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 |
Level II 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 I or Level II Accreditation course within the last three years.
QPOP Links
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Provider Education
633 17th Street, Suite 400
Denver, CO 80202
303-318-8754
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Email Provider Relations at cdle_dowc_provider_education@state.co.us