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Done In A Day—MCLE Marathon
Hyatt Newport Beach 1107 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CAThe California State Bar requires all licensed attorneys to participate in 25 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) every three years. In one day, attendees at this conference will receive CLE credit for all six of these “special” credit CLE hours. The speakers for each of the five panels in this conference have been carefully selected as noted experts in their field.
Webinar: From Head to Toe, Rating all parts of the Body with the AMA Guides: Part 1 of 8
In this one-hour webinar, join Judge Myrle R. Petty (from the San Bernardino District Office of the WCAB) as she discusses the philosophy, purpose and appropriate use of the AMA Guides, 5th Edition as well as discussing the practical application of the Guides so that all users of the AMA Guides, whether attorney, physician, claims examiner or lay person can gain an increased understanding of the Guides.
Webinar: The Art of Avoiding Surprises: A Practitioner’s Guide to Substantial Evidence and the WCAB’s Power to Develop the Record
Don’t be caught by surprise! Have you had a case where you were certain you would have a “take nothing,” just to have the Board find you did not have substantial evidence? Worse yet, then you have to explain to your client why the Board is ordering additional medical reports.
Webinar: From Head to Toe, Rating all parts of the Body with the AMA Guides; The Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems (Part 2 of 8)
Did you know that Workers with cardiovascular diseases and the disputable heart presumptions under LC § 3212 can be rated under both Chapters 3 & 4? Do you know the new hypertensive guidelines from the American Heart Association? This webinar will discuss cardiovascular impairments and the new hypertension guidelines from the American Heart Association. In addition, the presentation will address respiratory and other pulmonary impairments. Whether attorney, physician, claims examiner or lay person you can gain an increased understanding of the Guides. Since knowledge is power, the more you understand about the Guides the better you can use them for your benefit.
Webinar: From Head to Toe, Rating all parts of the Body with the AMA Guides; The Digestive System, Urinary & Reproductive System and Skin Disorders (Part 3 of 8)
This presentation will discuss chapters 6, 7 & 8 of the AMA Guides: the Digestive System, Urinary & Reproductive System and Skin Disorders chapters.
2020 Spring Education Conference
Renaissance Walnut Creek 2805 Jones Rd, Walnut Creek, CAJoin us for the 2020 Spring Education Conference in Walnut Creek on April 4th! We'll see you there.
Webinar: From Head to Toe, Rating all parts of the Body with the AMA Guides; Ear, Nose, Throat, The Visual System, and Central and Peripheral Nervous System (Part 4 of 8)
Join Disability Unit Manager Barry Knight as he discusses the mechanics of hearing impairment form AMA Guides Chapter 11 including facial cosmetic, mastication, speech, taste and smell. Â Mr. Knight will also address visual acuity, visual field, and visual adjustments from chapter 12 and explain how those impairments are integrated into an overall visual system. Â
Free Webinar: Workers’ Compensation COVID-19 Webinar
This webinar will address some of the most pressing issues raised by the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on workers’ compensation in the state of California.
2020 Spring Education Conference
The SoCal Education Spring Conference is in Newport Beach on May 9, 2020. Join us!
Webinar: From Head to Toe, Rating all parts of the Body with the AMA Guides; The Endocrine System, Mental and Behavioral Disorders and The Spine (Part 5 of 8)
This discussion will cover Chapters 10, 14 and 15 of the AMA Guides. Chapter 10 will focus primarily on diabetes mellitus while Chapter 14 will cover the Mental and Behavioral Disorders and the criteria for rating psychiatric disorders using the GAF scale. This presentation will address why there are two methods provided in Chapter 15 for rating spinal injuries, when to choose one or the other, and how each method operates.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.