Course offered by
The Institutes Knowledge Group
WCCP 17: Statutes of Limitations, Jurisdiction, and Civil Remedies in CA Workers' Compensation Claims
Overview
Learn how to effectively navigate the legal landscape of workers’ compensation so that you’re better prepared to address claims challenges. After completing WCCP 17, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the statutes of limitations, know when you can reopen a workers’ compensation case, understand statutory exceptions to the Exclusive Remedy Rule, and more.
Skills You'll Gain
Understand when an employee can bring a civil lawsuit against third parties to better address legal questions and concerns surrounding compensation claims.
Learn when the employer or the employee may join in a subrogation action to better ensure that those responsible pay their fair share.
Gain valuable settlement knowledge and skills to help ensure claims are closed fairly and efficiently.
Learn the rules and laws surrounding the reopening of workers’ compensation cases so that you can better facilitate the claims handling process.
Ready-Made Career Skills
- Insurance Law
- Statutes
- Jurisdiction
- Settlement
- Workers Compensation
- Claims Management
Assignments
Exam Prep Tools
WCCP 17 comes with proven, comprehensive study materials to help you take The Institutes Designations' exam with confidence:
- Online Course: Easily study on the go with an online course you can access from anywhere.
- Textbook: If you prefer a tangible resource, the recommended package comes with a textbook to help you reinforce the skills and concepts you learned in the course.
- Practice Exams: Quickly see where your knowledge gaps are with online practice exams. And bonus—you can take them as many times as you want.
FAQs
- Does this course give me credit toward The Institutes Designations?
- Yes! WCCP 17 gives you credit toward the California Workers’ Compensation Claims Professional (WCCP®) designation.
- How long does the course take?
- WCCP 17 typically takes students 6-8 weeks to complete.
- How is The Institutes Designations' exam structured?
- Virtual exams are timed. You will have 65 minutes to complete 50 questions.
- What’s included in my course materials?
- In addition to the online course, you have access to practice exams to help you identify your knowledge gaps. If you select the recommended course package, you will also receive a printed textbook.
- How do testing windows work?
- We offer exams in 4 testing windows throughout the year. You can complete your exam at any time in the testing window that you registered for. Access your exam from your account when the window opens and complete any time until 11:59 p.m. ET on the final day of the window.
- Quarter 1: January 15 – March 15
- Quarter 2: April 15 – June 15
- Quarter 3: July 15 – September 15
- Quarter 4: October 15 – December 15
- We offer exams in 4 testing windows throughout the year. You can complete your exam at any time in the testing window that you registered for. Access your exam from your account when the window opens and complete any time until 11:59 p.m. ET on the final day of the window.