AAFP: Case Law: Disability & Worker's Compensation
4 Hours | 4 CEs
This on-demand professional training program on Case Law: Disability & Worker's Compensation is presented by Lisa M. Drago, Ph.D., ABPP in partnership with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP).
This program describes statutory and case law related to disability and worker's compensation. The legal framework for different types of assessments are discussed. Key federal laws, including SSA, ADA, ERISA, and DBA, are reviewed, along with an overview of contract law relevant to private disability insurance. Relevant landmark cases are discussed.
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the applicable law for three types of disability/worker's compensation cases
Describe three landmark cases related to disability/worker's compensation
Describe disability/worker's compensation cases controlled by federal law from cases controlled by state law
Presented By
Lisa M. Drago, Ph.D., ABPP
Lisa Drago, Ph.D., ABPP is a board-certified forensic psychologist (ABPP). She has been in practice since 1994. Specializing in civil forensic matters, Dr. Drago is in private practice in Annapolis, Maryland. She has a particular interest in employment-related cases including disability, wrongful te...
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Program Partner
American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP)
We are proud to partner with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) for this training. AAFP is a non-profit organization of board-certified forensic psychologists whose mission is to contribute to the development and maintenance of forensic psychology as a specialized field of study, research, and practice. The Academy does this by providing high-quality continuing education workshops, providing a forum for the exchange of scientific information among its members, and conferring awards upon outstanding students and practitioners in the field of forensic psychology.
