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Workers' Compensation Investigations
On-Demand CourseCourse Overview
**Workers' Compensation Investigations** This workers' compensation investigation course gives private investigators and surveillance professionals the practical skills to handle one of the most in-demand and most scrutinized assignments in the field. A single case can carry significant financial exposure and turn entirely on the quality of the footage you capture and the report you write — and this course is built to make sure your work stands up to that pressure. You will learn how the workers' compensation system functions — what injuries are covered, who qualifies, how a claim moves from filing to resolution, and the roles of the employer, carrier, physicians, and state industrial commission — then apply professional surveillance methodology built specifically for these cases: pre-surveillance research, mobile and stationary surveillance, equipment selection, and counter-surveillance awareness. Throughout, the course emphasizes the legal and ethical boundaries that govern the work and the court-ready documentation that makes a case defensible, including how surveillance evidence holds up at a hearing. Ideal for private investigators, surveillance specialists, security managers, and insurance and risk professionals seeking continuing education hours, this course delivers the methods, legal awareness, and professional standards to plan and conduct a workers' compensation assignment from intake through final report — thoroughly, lawfully, and with confidence.
What's Included
- • 6 hours of comprehensive training
- • Professional certification upon completion
- • Access to course materials
Learning Objectives
- • Master essential surveillance documentation techniques meeting insurance industry standards, including specialized report writing, arrival/departure protocols, and video editing requirements for workers' compensation claims.
- • Learn effective testimony strategies for the Industrial Commission from a Workers' Compensation Manager's perspective, including evidence presentation and maintaining professional credibility.
- • Develop proficiency in proper legal representation protocols when working on behalf of insurance companies, understanding jurisdictional requirements and ethical considerations.
- • Apply advanced surveillance techniques specific to workers' compensation investigations, incorporating real-world scenarios and proven methodologies from active case management.
Course Content
Foundations of Workers' Compensation Investigations
- • Understanding Legal Framework and Compliance Requirements
- • Elements of Workers' Compensation Fraud
- • Key Players in Workers' Comp Cases
- • Ethics and Professional Standards
Professional Surveillance Techniques
- • Pre-surveillance Planning and Research
- • Mobile and Static Surveillance Methods
- • Equipment Selection and Usage
- • Counter-surveillance Detection and Avoidance
Documentation and Evidence Collection
- • Professional Report Writing Standards
- • Digital Evidence Handling
- • Photography and Video Best Practices
- • Creating Court-Ready Documentation
Workers' Compensation Cases: Management and Legal Oversight
- • Workplace Safety Protocols and Risk Management
- • Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Employers
- • Return to Work Programs and Light Duty Management
- • Claims Management and Documentation Requirements
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Your Instructor
Catherine D. Flowers
Catherine Flowers is the Director of Training for PI Leadership Academy and Security Compliance Academy, where she develops and teaches board-approved continuing education for private investigators and security professionals across nine states. A Retired Raleigh Police Officer and former Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, Catherine brings more than 27 years of field experience to the classroom. She is a North Carolina licensed private investigator and owner of Cat's Eye Private Investigations, a Raleigh firm with more than 200 five-star client reviews. Her instructor credentials include North Carolina Close Protection (CPP) instructor and Defense Technology OC Aerosol Instructor certifications, along with security guard instructor credentials in Georgia (armed) and unarmed guard instructor credentials in Florida, Tennessee, New York, and the Colorado cities of Denver and Pueblo. She has delivered P.E.A.C.E. Model investigative interviewing training to New York Life, a Fortune 100 insurance carrier, and was featured on the cover of PI Magazine in its May/June 2024 issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours does this course provide?
This course provides 6 continuing education hours for private investigators and security professionals. Upon completing all modules, you'll receive a certificate of completion documenting your 6 CE hours.
Do I need prior experience to take this course?
No. The course builds from how the workers' compensation system works through advanced surveillance and documentation methods, so it works for newer investigators and experienced professionals alike.
What Our Students Say
"I highly recommend taking courses through PI Leadership Academy. From the easy registration process to the informative class material, I will definitely sign up for additional classes. Cat was very knowledgeable and enjoyed the virtual classroom environment—great class options for CE credit for Private Investigator license renewals."
Lisa M.
Private Investigator