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

Answer

Research consistently shows that early return to work, even in a modified capacity, reduces chronic disability and improves long-term outcomes.

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

Answer

Work hardening is a multidisciplinary program using real or simulated work tasks to restore physical capacity and work behaviors for return to a specific job.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Occupational/vocational training

Answer

Vocational training provides instruction in a new trade, profession, or skill set to prepare the individual for employment in a different occupation.

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

Answer

A job analysis systematically documents physical, cognitive, and environmental demands of a position to compare with a worker's functional capacity.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Light

Answer

The DOT classifies 'light work' as involving lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

CDMS - Certified Disability Management Specialist Exam Practice Test

CDMS - Certified Disability Management Specialist Exam Practice Test

CDMS Vocational Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Programs 2