Register Today for 2017 Designated Doctor Workshops

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Register Today for 2017 Designated Doctor Workshops


DD 101: Provides an introduction to the designated doctor’s role in the workers’ compensation system. Doctors interested in or planning to become designated doctors should take this one-day course prior to certification training.  

  • January, 27, 2017, Houston, RAC Conference Center
  • April 7, 2017, Fort Worth, Norris Conference Center
  • May 19, 2017, San Antonio, Norris Conference Center

DD Musculoskeletal Exam Workshop: Interactive hands-on training for designated doctors and doctors certifying Maximum Medical Improvement/Impairment Rating, (MMI/IR). Learn and perform common musculoskeletal procedures. Doctors of medicine (MD), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO), and doctors of chiropractic medicine (DC) earn continuing medical education (CME) credits.

  • February 3, 2017, Houston, RAC Conference Center
  • June 30, 2017, Fort Worth, Norris Conference Center  

DD Case-Based Workshop: Learn to provide accurate determinations of MMI/IR, extent of injury (EOI), and return-to-work issues through interactive instruction.

  • March 17, 2017, Houston, RAC Conference Center
  • May 5, 2017, Fort Worth, Norris Conference Center
  • July 14, 2017, San Antonio, Norris Conference Center

To register and get additional information on cost, locations, and required materials, visit the Workers’ Compensation Designated Doctor Events and Training webpage or contact Janice Pousson at 512-804-4685.

Web: Designated Doctor Homepage  |  Email: DesDoc.Education@tdi.texas.gov