Online Training

Managing a Worker on Modified Duties (WCB)

A worker informs you that they have symptoms that are work related and they have restrictions. What do you do? How do you manage this situation? What is the first step? Even the most experienced professionals have questions at times regarding modified duties. This course goes into detail on what are modified duties and useful strategies on how to manage injured workers that are performing them.

1h80% to pass4.6 (9)
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What You'll Learn

  • What are modified duties?
  • Duty to accommodate
  • Undue Hardship (with legislated examples)
  • The different types of modified duties
  • Examples and discussion of suitability and meaningful modified duties
  • Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)
  • The different elements of a successful modified work program
  • Managing/Monitoring workers while on modified
  • How to conclude the modified work plan and return to normal duties

About This Course

Imagine having a worker tell you they require modified duties and you taking immediate action to offer and manage the worker through the modified duty / return to work process.


When you complete this course, you will know:


• What are modified duties?
• The Duty to Accommodate – (What is it and how is it used)
• How to identify the different types of modified
• Ensuring modified duties are suitable
• Setting up a modified work plan
• Understanding the elements of a modified work program and how to use it to minimize the impact of workplace injuries on the worker, yourself, and your company.


At the end of this course, you will have the skills to create and implement a successful modified work plan.

Course Requirements

Estimated Duration
Approximately 60 minutes
Pass Requirements
Pass mark 80%
Registration Fee
$99.99 CAD

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Common questions about enrollment, completion, and certificates.

What are the benefits of online training?

Benefits of online training include:

  • Cost effective: no hotels, travel, meals and less time away from the workplace.
  • Convenient: courses can be completed wherever you have access to a computer and internet access.
  • Self paced: students can pause at any time and continue where they left off.
  • Consistent: video/slide format ensures the course is the same every time.
  • Easy verification: online access to training and certification records for students and managers.
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How does virtual proctoring/testing with webcam monitoring work?

When you start your test, you will be monitored via your webcam. If you disappear from the screen or appear to be consulting another device or other material, you will be disqualified from the course. The company responsible for virtual proctoring is Integrity Advocate. You can find out more about how their system works here.

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