Accreditation Statement:

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is accredited by the Washington State Medical Association to provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) for physicians.

  • The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries designates Enduring Material activities for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries certifies that non-physicians have participated in Enduring Material activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

As a public agency and an accredited provider of CME, L&I does not accept support or sponsorship from commercial interests, nor are they involved in any part of CME activities. All CME contributors must disclose any relationship with commercial parties and must be free of any real or potential conflicts of interest. The content developers for all online activities do not have any financial relationships with any commercial interests.

L&I CME mission statement — To improve provider knowledge, competence, and /or performance so Washington State workers have excellent quality care outcomes and providers' interactions with L&I are timely and effective.

Our goals:

  1. Provide current evidence-based recommendations for treating workers.
  2. Share best practices to close treatment gaps and improve patient outcomes.
  3. Assist providers in their practice management by increased understanding of the medical-legal environment of worker's compensation.
CME/CE Provider Learning Activities

Provider Learning Activities

L&I's learning activities for providers include free opportunities to earn certificates*. 

*After each completed activity L&I provides:

  • CME Certificate
  • Certificate of attendance for non-physician participants to use in seeking Continuing Education (CE) credits. Check with your licensing board for eligibility.

Print or save the certificate(s) because L&I does not reproduce them.

CME/CE Provider Learning Activities:

Active Rehabilitation for Work-Related Low Back Conditions - Describes best practices in Low Back Conditions. Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
– CME Test and Evaluation 

Attending Provider Resource Center - Basics of workers' compensation in WA State, plus linkages to programs, policies, and processes, making it easier for you to work with the system. Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. L&I provides certificates of attendance for non-physician participants. 
– CME Test and Evaluation 

Conservative Care of Occupational Knee Conditions - An evidence based resource for the conservative management of occupational knee conditions. It includes best practices on diagnosis and practical resources to help inform treatment options and patient shared decision-making. Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. L&I provides certificates of attendance for non-physician participants. 
– CME Test and Evaluation

Conservative Care Options for Occupational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – (3 CE) 
– CE Test and Evaluation 

Conservative Care Options for Work-Related Epicondylitis / Epicondylosis – (3 CE) 
– CE Test and Evaluation

Conservative Care Options for Work-Related Foot and Ankle Conditions – (3 CE) 
– CE Test and Evaluation

Conservative Care Options for Work-Related Mechanical Shoulder Conditions – (3 CE) 
– CE Test and Evaluation

Documentation Best Practices for Washington State Workers' Compensation – (3 CE) 
– CE Test and Evaluation

Options for Documenting Functional Improvement in Conservative Care plus Functional Scales – (3 CE) 
– CE Test and Evaluation

Psychosocial Determinants Influencing Recovery (PDIR) - This resource focuses on routine screening and methods to address psychosocial determinants influencing recovery (PDIR). PDIR includes normal reactions to, and behavioral factors associated with work injuries that can affect recovery. Many factors contribute to their development including individual distress tolerance and coping skills. These are highly variable and affect workers differently. Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. L&I provides certificates of attendance for non-physician participants.  
– CME Test and Evaluation 

Surgical Guideline for Work-related Knee Injuries - This guideline reflects a best practice standard for surgical treatment of certain knee conditions sustained by injured workers treated in the Washington State worker’s compensation system under, Title 51 Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. L&I provides certificates of attendance for non-physician participants. 
– CME Test and Evaluation 

Surgical Treatment Guideline for the Lumbar Spine - This guideline reflects a best Practice standard for surgical treatment of lumbar conditions sustained by injured workers treated in the Washington State worker's compensation system under, Title 51 Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. L&I provides certificates of attendance for non-physician participants. 
– CME Test and Evaluation 

Consultant Education – A three part series of presentations for providers giving second opinion consultations. Topics include rules, definitions, and the importance of tracking functional improvements. Additionally, both clinical and administrative components of performing a consultation and submitting it are covered. This course is one component to qualify for application or renewal as a Chiropractic Consultant. See a list of additional requirements. Approved for three (3) Continuing Education (CE) Credits in total, one credit each. L&I provides certificates of attendance.

Independent Medical Examiner Education

Primary Pain Care Conference - Produced by: Agency Medical Directors Group (AMDG) Videos and slides from presenters and panelists at this conference held June 2015. (Opioid prescribers) Self-directed learning / Self Report Only.

Vocational Recovery for Medical Providers - These materials will help you understand the attending provider role in the vocational recovery process and provide information about all tools available to help you.

Live Conferences and Webinars

New events coming soon!