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Independent Certified Examiner Examination

Introduction

It is imperative to demonstrate your ability to accurately assess impairment using the AMA Guides for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.

The CIR® certification recognises a specific skill set: the ability to use appropriately the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Sixth Edition. The credential distinguishes you from those who lack this expertise.

The certification will improve the quality and reliability of ratings, thereby reducing conflict and facilitating fair resolution of claims.

Who should be certified?

Physicians performing impairment ratings, whether as independent medical evaluators, Qualified Medical Examiners, Agreed Medical Examiners, or treating physicians.
Attorneys involved in workers’ compensation and/or personal injury cases.
Claims professionals, other health care professionals, and judges in systems that make use of the AMA Guides.

Assessment

The CIR® online assessment reflects the real world. It is an open-book exam that requires you to use the AMA Guides. You will refer to the Guides to obtain information and solve cases. Therefore, it is also a very effective learning tool — you will increase your ability to apply the Guides. Traditional onsite examinations do not provide this learning experience.

Partner Organisation

The CIR® certification was developed in 2006 by Brigham and Associates, Inc. (www.amaguides.com) under the guidance of Christopher R. Brigham [MD, MMS CIME, FIAIME, CIR, Editor of the AMA Guides Newsletter, Senior Contributing Editor of the AMA Guides (Sixth Edition), and Editor of the Guides Casebook and Guides Newsletter].

Admission Requirements

Participants are required to had previously completed a short course on AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment Sixth Edition and proof of attendance may be requested.

Course Fee

R 6 000.00 (Inclusive of all VAT and Taxes)

Time

The examination must be completed within 12 hours from starting; most examinees take 3 to 4 hours.

Certification

Successful delegates will obtain a CIR® certification and will be entered into the “SA Independent Certified Examiner” list that is kept at FPD.

Are You Ready?

Assess your knowledge and skills now with a 10-item mini-assessment, at no cost. If you do well, proceed with the CIR® examination, with confidence. If not so well, we can assist you with online training and resources. Take action, take the mini-assessment now:

Free mini assessment

Contact

FOR ALL ADMINISTRATIVE ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT

Stacey Smallberger
Tel: (012) 816 9000
Fax: 086 502 1392
Email: OHSW@foundation.co.za
Address: P.O. Box 75324, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040
Website: www.foundation.co.za

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Medical Practice Consulting (MPC) is a subsidiary of The Foundation for Professional Development (registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education Institution (PHEI) in terms of Section 54(1)(c) of the Act and Regulation 16(4)(a)) and a group company of The South African Medical Association (SAMA). MPC is an institutional member of the South African Institute for Health Care Managers (SAIHCM).