CDMS Vocational Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Programs 2

Question 1

In a return-to-work (RTW) program, which approach has been shown to produce the best outcomes for injured workers?

Accepted Answer

Early, modified duty return to work as soon as medically feasible

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Waiting for full medical recovery before any return to work

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Referring the worker to vocational rehabilitation before any modified duty

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Settling the claim early to reduce total disability duration

Question 2

What is 'work hardening' in the context of occupational rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

A structured, work-oriented program that restores physical, behavioral, and vocational functions

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A disciplinary process for employees who abuse sick leave

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Ergonomic modifications to make jobs physically easier

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A rapid return-to-full-duty protocol used in acute care

Question 3

Which vocational rehabilitation service helps an individual with a disability learn specific skills for a new occupation?

Accepted Answer

Occupational/vocational training

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Job placement assistance

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Job site modification

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Worksite analysis

Question 4

What is a 'job analysis' used for in disability management?

Accepted Answer

Documenting the physical and cognitive demands of a specific job to match worker capabilities

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Determining the worker's pre-injury wage for benefit calculation

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Classifying jobs under workers' compensation rating systems

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Evaluating an employer's compliance with OSHA standards

Question 5

Which Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) physical demand category applies to work requiring lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally?

Accepted Answer

Light

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Sedentary

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Medium

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Heavy

Question 6

What is 'on-the-job training' (OJT) as a vocational rehabilitation strategy?

Accepted Answer

Employer-based training where the employer is reimbursed for training costs while the worker learns the job

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Classroom training provided by the VR agency at no cost to the employer

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A temporary work placement to assess job fit without commitment

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A mandatory training requirement for new hires under WIOA