Continuing Education

Continuing education (CE) is a requirement for certified claims administrators. CE courses are designed to increase your knowledge or skill regarding the administration of workers' compensation claims under Title 51 RCW.

Three-year cycle

Certified claims administrators must maintain certification through CE over a 3-year cycle that begins on the anniversary of their certification. You must earn 45 credits every 3 years. All CE credits earned within that 3-year period will apply to the current cycle (WAC 296-15-360).

Continuing education criteria

Credits are earned in the following subject areas in accordance with WAC 296-15-350:

Workers’ compensation subjects that help workers heal and return to work, and focus on areas of recovery.
Existing or historical workers’ compensation statutes, case law, rule, or L&I policy.
New developments in workers’ compensation, such as, but not limited to, changes in statute, case law, rules, or L&I policy.
Injury prevention and safety. (This subject is limited to 5 of the 45 credits earned for each 3-year cycle).

The 45 credits must include all trainings that we designate as mandatory.

The Curriculum Advisory Committee (CAC) advises L&I on the number of credits a course will be given. If you do not earn enough CE credits within the 3-year cycle, you will be required to retake the written test to maintain L&I certification.

Mandatory classes

Certain classes are designated by L&I as mandatory. In order to maintain certification through CE, you must attend all mandatory classes.

Classes given by L&I regarding important changes such as new statutes, rules or case law are likely to be designated as mandatory. Notifications of upcoming mandatory classes are provided through L&I's email bulletin updates.

Reporting credits

A certified claims administrator must report earned CE credit to L&I. To report:

Track and report earned credits on our online database, Self-Insurance Claims Administrator Tracking System (SI-CATS). Update your SI-CATS account within 30 calendar days of any change in mailing address or work location.
Send documentation to L&I using the Self-Insurance Continuing Education Report of Course Completion form (F207-191-000). Provide proof of course completion to L&I before the end of your 3-year cycle.
Obtain and retain signed verification of all courses attended.

We will provide you with confirmation. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.