Managing Episodic Disabilities

A Self-Directed Online Course for Human Resources Professionals

Everyone knows someone living with an episodic disability (conditions such as mental illness, arthritis, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, lupus, MS and some forms of cancer).  How many people are there where you work?

Managing Episodic Disabilities is an online course for Human Resources (HR) professionals that will deepen your understanding of the impact of episodic disabilities on the workplace. This self-directed course explains the episodic nature of many disabilities that you as an HR specialist encounter with staff.

Managing Episodic Disabilities introduces:

• What an episodic disability is
• How to support current staff challenges and
• Ways to enhance productivity, reduce absenteeism, develop effective organizational policies and foster a positive organizational culture 

Brought to you by Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation (CWGHR), this 15-hour, self-directed course will help you understand the impact of an episodic disability on:

• Workplace participation
• Earnings and disability income support
• Accommodation strategies

You’ll also learn about relevant legislation and assessing your workplace for:

• Awareness and leadership
• Planning and sourcing
• Selection and hiring
• Staff development and
• Creating an inclusive environment

Once registered, you will have access to the course material for 10 weeks.The completed course is worth 22.5 Recertification Points through the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPA) and the Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA).

Prices: $249 members*, $299 non-members

To find out more about Managing Episodic Disabilities contact us at info@hivandrehab.ca. Click here for a brochure.

CWGHR is in the process of updating the French version of this course.  Please contact us for more information. 

* Members must have current paid memberships with CWGHR, HRPA and/or HRIA to qualify for discount.