December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities On December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, NIDMAR reaffirms its commitment to building inclusive workplaces. full story |
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Grant Provides British Columbia Workplaces the Opportunity for Building a Culture of Accommodation
The WDA Grant that has been available to support BC employers and workers in developing enhanced workplace capacity to successfully address accommodation challenges for workers has been extended to March 31, 2027. Information regarding the various opportunities available under this grant initiative can be found on the following webpage: WDA Grant PCU-WHS NEWS:
Deadline for applications is July 15, 2024.
Please click on the following link to the PCU-WHS website: WDA Grant Scholarship for BC Residents
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE:
DISABILITY MANAGEMENT FROM A HR PERSPECTIVE
Many of the traditional HR functions involve aspects of disability management. HR practitioners may be directly or indirectly involved in return to work planning. This eight-course certificate program is designed for HR practitioners with disability management responsibilities and focuses on knowledge and skills that they use when workers incur disabilities. For further details, please click on the following link to the PCU-WHS website: DM from a HR Perspective
EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE RESPONSES TO MENTAL HEALTH
This eight-course Certificate Program addresses the mental health aspects of disability management for those responsible for return to work, disability management, human resources, and health and safety. For further details, please click on the following link to the PCU-WHS website: Effective Workplace Responses to Mental Health Certificate Program
PCU-WHS announced it has received the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation approved by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. Institutions carrying the EQA designation meet criteria beyond what is required by legislation, regulatory bodies and accreditation processes.
Schedule for Credit Courses for 2024-2025 can be found at: Schedule for Courses
Continuing Education for 2024-2025 - Disability Management Practitioner Program: PCU-WHS Disability Management Practitioner Program
Continuing Education 2024-2025 - Special and Advanced Courses: PCU-WHS Special and Advanced Courses
CALCULATORS available for Individuals, Employers and Social Security Agencies (occupational and non-occupational): Three calculators designed to allow individuals, employers and social security agencies to assess a range of economic consequences resulting from the loss of employment for an individual as a result of a disabling impairment. full story NIDMAR respectfully acknowledges that our offices in the beautiful Alberni Valley are located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Hupačasath and Tseshaht First Nations, two of the fourteen nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth people of western Vancouver Island. |