Continuing education units (CEUs)
By attending the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, participants can receive
continuing education units (CEUs) from the International Association for Continuing Education
and Training (IACET), the worldwide leader in continuing education and training standards,
and certification. Professional organizations of all sizes, and a broad range of industries and
professional fields will accept IACET CEUs. We strongly recommend that you contact your professional
organization to verify its acceptance of these CEUs and request information on the application process
prior to the event.
Attendees may earn continuing education credit by attending any of the sessions
listed below.
The following sessions do not qualify for continuing education units:
You must be present for the duration of the session to receive credit. BWC
will grant no exceptions. To qualify and receive appropriate certification of attendance, you must follow the
instructions provided at the event.
The following groups and organizations recognize IACET CEUs for their continuing education accreditation:
- Ohio Board of Nursing (RN)
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP)
- American Board of Industrial Hygiene (CIH)
Teachers and school employees must convey this program information to their local professional development committee
(LPDC) in a manner consistent with local guidelines.
EMS continuing education
Emergency medical personnel can receive a certificate of approval from The Ohio State University Medical Center’s Center for EMS for attending
the following EMS sessions. To receive credit, sign in and complete an evaluation for each session.
- Tuesday’s 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. session SCG202, National Incident Management for dummies, Part One
- Tuesday’s 11 a.m. to noon session SCG203, National Incident Management for dummies, Part Two
- Tuesday’s 2 to 3 p.m. session SCG204, Geriatric trauma: Don’t let the disguise fool you
- Tuesday’s 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. session SCG205, Do no harm, do know harm: What first responders need to know about scene
- Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session SCG212, Replantation: Extreme style
- Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session SCG213, Upper extremity trauma and replantation: Putting the pieces together
- Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session SCG214, From the war zone to the street: Advances in bleeding control
- Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session SCG215, Trauma assessment and skills simulation
- Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session SCG216, Trauma assessment and skills simulation (repeat) Thursday’s 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
session SCG221, Advanced burn life support pre-hospital course (advance registration and payment required)
BWC discount program credit
BWC customers participating in a discount program such as Premium Discount Program + (PDP+), One Claim Program (OCP)
or Safety Council Program may
earn credit toward their educational requirements by attending any of the following sessions listed:
- Most 60-minute educational sessions (one credit each and/or one safety council meeting credit)
- Wednesday’s and Thursday’s general sessions, SCG902 and SCG903 (one credit each and/or one safety council meeting credit)
- Any Safety Certified... session (credits vary by session, one safety council meeting credit)
The following sessions are not eligible for discount credit for any BWC discount program or Safety Council:
Participants must earn a total of six credits to meet the requirements for PDP+ or OCP Step 6 credit.
Credits earned can be applied to policy year 2007 or policy year 2008, but not both years. You may use credits in combination
with those earned at other BWC-sponsored events, such as Workers’ Compensation University and BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene training
courses. To obtain more information about these training opportunities, call 1-800-OHIOBWC, and follow the options.
By attending all sessions offered on a single day of the Safety Congress, PDP+ and OCP participants may earn a total of:
- Four credits on Tuesday, April 1 (partial Step 6 credit)
- Six credits on Wednesday, April 2 (full Step 6 credit)
- Six credits on Thursday, April 3 (full Step 6 credit)
Safety council members may earn a maximum of one meeting credit toward the Safety Council Discount, no matter the number of individuals in
attendance per policy number or the number of educational sessions or days attended. By attending at least one general session or educational
session listed above, participants can earn the Safety Council Discount Program credit.
To reiterate, no matter how many Ohio Safety Congress educational sessions a participant attends, a maximum of one meeting credit can be
claimed for the Safety Council Discount Program. You are responsible for securing the appropriate certification of attendance and submission
of the documentation to your safety council. You must be present for the duration of the session to receive credit. BWC will grant no exceptions.
To qualify and receive appropriate certification of attendance, you must receive a class card at the conclusion of each session and follow the
instructions provided at the event.
MCO contract credit
Managed care organizations can receive credit for BWC’s 2008 MCO contract training requirements by attending these sessions. To receive credit,
you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. You must receive a class card at the conclusion of each session
and follow the instructions to receive certification of your attendance.
- Tuesday’s 2 to 3 p.m. session SCG204, Geriatric trauma: Don't let the disguise fool you
- Tuesday’s 2 to 3 p.m. session SCG104, Irate customers and employees: How to effectively de-escalate their agitated demeanor
- Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session SCG212, Replantation: Extreme style
- Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session SCG503, Transitional work programs: Top ten mistakes to avoid
- Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session SCG213, Upper extremity trauma and replantation: Putting the pieces together
- Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session SCG494, A mock Industrial Commission hearing
- Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session SCG114, Upper extremity injuries in the farming community
- Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session SCG385, Return to work, ASAP
- Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session SCG215, Trauma assessment and skills simulation
- Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session SCG216, Trauma assessment and skills simulation (repeat)
- Thursday’s 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. session SCG221, Advanced burn life support pre-hospital course (advance registration and payment required.
- Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session SCG372, Fitness for duty: What every employer and employee should know
- Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session SCG442, Transitional work programs for beginners
- Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session SCG373, Fitness for duty: Effectively using transitional work and remain at work services
- Thursday’s 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. session SCG445, Utilizing on-site physical therapy for remain-at-work and return-to-work
- Thursday’s 3 to 4 p.m. session SCG446, Best practices for successful use of on-site physical therapy
- Thursday’s 3 to 4 p.m. session SCG486, The challenges of the aging workforce
For more information, contact the MCO business unit.
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