Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences
4755 Cherry Creek Road V9Y0A7 Port Alberni, BC, Canada

We're delighted to add CPHR/CRHA New Brunswick the list of associations that pre-approve the 25 courses in the online Disability Management Practitioner Program for CPD hours. https://www.pcu-whs.ca//agreement-announced-between-cphr-/

Virtual IFDM 2020 Conference Return to Work Strategies under COVID-19: A Global Perspective - Monday, November 9, 2020 More Info: https://www.pcu-whs.ca/events/ Register: https://rizivinami.typeform.com/to/SnFrd4gj ... Themes: Reintegration / integration the impact of COVID-19 Economic / social response at a state / societal level to COVID-19 Protecting vulnerable individuals, especially those having multiple health conditions Individual and organizational coping strategies

Preserving the University’s carved figure and remembering the healing message it depicts https://www.pcu-whs.ca//preserving-the-universitys-carved/

CPHR Nova Scotia has pre-approved all 25 courses in the Disability Management Practitioner Program for their members CPD https://www.pcu-whs.ca//cphr-nova-scotia-and-pcu-whs-sign/

PCU-WHS Received Approval of EQA Designation Institutions carrying the EQA designation meet criteria beyond what is required by legislation, regulatory bodies and accreditation processes. This means: Students can be assured they will receive a minimum standard of educational quality The institution also meets legislated requirements... The institution is in good standing with related education bodies The institution meets EQA suitability requirements and is abiding by the EQA Standards of Conduct https://www.pcu-whs.ca//pcu-whs-receives-approval-of-eqa-/

We are pleased to announce signing an Agreement with CPHR Alberta for CPD pre-approval of the 25 courses in the online Disability Management Practitioner Program for their membership. https://www.pcu-whs.ca//announcement-of-partnership-betwe/

Terry Bogyo, Adjunct Faculty at PCU-WHS, answers a common question about current and future job opportunities in Disability Management. For the full video visit our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/JcxIMKsEyqc

New course: DMCS 805 July 13-26 Organizations need strategies for reacting quickly to problems. This course will provide you with tools and techniques to identify and respond to disruptive events, new situations and changing conditions in the most positive way possible... Details and Registration: https://www.pcu-whs.ca//dmcs-805-looking-forward-moving-c/

Exciting Career Opportunity for our Graduates! https://yukongovernment.hua.hrsmart.com//Posting/view/22752

Student Interview "What made you decide on a career in Disability Management?" I was drawn to field of disability management after entering the field of Human Resources. I found myself in benefits administration roles within HR departments and continued to learn and refine my skills in disability management. Being able to help our workforce at times when they are most vulnerable and guide business partners in accommodation and return to work processes has been a rewarding exp...erience. For full interview: https://www.pcu-whs.ca/2020/06/interview-with-a-student/

Complete your degree in two years with a $12,000 scholarship Details at: https://www.pcu-whs.ca//bdm/worksafebc-pcu-whs-scholarship/

Two New Online Courses to Successfully Manage Unexpected Workplace Challenges https://twitter.com/pcuwhs/status/1273319645282308096?s=20

From May 31 to June 6, we’re highlighting National #AccessAbility Week, a week dedicated to inclusion and accessibility in Canada. Let’s work together for a more #AccessibleCanada! #TogetherApart Canada.ca/accessability-week

TWO-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP available to complete your degree in Disability Management. High quality online learning, small classes, specialized curriculum in career area with shortage of qualified practitioners. For details: https://www.pcu-whs.ca//worksafebc-pcu-whs-scholarship-pi/

A graduation event was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in early March at which 80 participants were honoured who achieved the Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) and the Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) professional designations for this year, and including 38 who were re-certified. SOCSO, as a social security organization, now has 143 CDMP and CRTWC practitioners. Additionally, this year three individuals from local hospitals wrote and passed the e...xaminations and four members of Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (BPJS) Ketenagakerjaan from Indonesia also wrote and passed the examinations. A launch of the Malay language version of the Book on Disability Management Module also took place at the graduation ceremony. This book, published in collaboration with the Social Wellbeing Research Centre at the Universiti Malaya, will be a source of reference for many, especially employers, hospitals and other public agencies. It is one of SOCSO's initiatives to spearhead disability management by offering training and examinations to disability management practitioners from the Southeast Asian region in addition to those in Malaysia.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Cook, Vice President Workplace Health and Safety Services, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) of Ontario to our Board of Governors. Rod brings decades of leadership and expertise in key areas such as strategy, human resources management, and health and safety. For more information: https://www.pcu-whs.ca//appointment-to-pcu-whs-board-of-g/

Canada Recognizes the International Day of Mourning on April 28 Every year since 1991, on April 28 we recognize workers who died as a result of a workplace injury and illness, through a wide range of events supported through unions, employers and governments. As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the restriction on public events, we are recognizing and paying tribute to workers who died and/or became disabled through work related injuries/illnesses, virtually throu...gh video and online messages. Full story: https://www.pcu-whs.ca//canada-recognizes-the-internation/

Online Summer Series DMCS 705: Mental Health Awareness: Promoting Worker Resilience DMCS 710: Building Environments to Sustain a Healthy Workforce DMCS 715: Strategies to Retain Workers Experiencing Mental Health Challenges... https://www.pcu-whs.ca//summer-series-leadership-in-worke/ More details and registration coming soon

TWO-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP available to complete your degree in Disability Management. Online, small class, instructor-led, flexible learning in a career area with a shortage of qualified practitioners. For details: https://www.pcu-whs.ca//worksafebc-pcu-whs-scholarship-pi/

UPDATE: COVID-19 PCU-WHS wants to let all of our students know that as our classes are online, there has been no disruption to scheduling. If you need any assistance with your schedule or registration, please contact [email protected] or visit https://www.pcu-whs.ca/programs/timetable/

Human Resources Professionals Association HRPA renewed its eLearning partnership agreement with PCU-WHS through March 2021 for pre-approval of 12 CPD hours for each of 4 courses at: https://www.hrpa.ca/professionaldevelopm/Pages/PCU-WHS.aspx

Let PCU-WHS help you jump start an in demand career in Disability Management with a $12,000 scholarship. Take advantage of this opportunity! Full details can be found on our website: https://www.pcu-whs.ca//worksafebc-pcu-whs-scholarship-pi/

PCU-WHS was extremely pleased to welcome Minister Lawrence MacAulay, Deputy Minister Walter Natynczyk and Gord Johns for Courtenay-Alberni to discuss providing Veterans re-training in Disability Management/Return to Work and the potential career opportunities

With support from VAC’s Veteran and Family Well-being Fund, Pacific Coast’s innovative Disability Management Practitioner Program is preparing 25 Veterans to us...e their CAF training and personal experience to help others successfully return work following an illness or injury. Avec le soutien du Fonds pour le bien-être des vétérans et de leur famille d’ACC, le programme novateur de praticiens en gestion de l’invalidité de la côte du Pacifique prépare 25 vétérans à utiliser leur formation et leur expérience personnelle des FAC pour aider les autres à reprendre le travail avec succès après une maladie ou une blessure.