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COURSES • NEVADA'S Neuro-PSYCH IMPAIRMENT REQUIRement
8 hours • Online, self-paced • Includes Assessment • $995
Nevada mandates impairment rating certification by statute. If you perform workers' compensation impairment ratings in Nevada, NIRSAT™ certification is not optional. It is a legal requirement with no grace period for non-compliance.
Nevada physicians: This is required by state law for all physicians performing workers' compensation impairment ratings.
Course OVERVIEW
The Stress-PTSD Program addresses a significant gap in standard impairment rating methodology. The AMA Guides provide no framework for evaluating psychological impairment from workplace stress or post-traumatic stress disorder. This 8-hour course, developed by practicing clinicians, provides the clinical and legal framework for performing defensible psychological impairment evaluations in workers' compensation cases. A completion-based assessment is included.
Workers' compensation cases increasingly involve psychological injury claims: stress disorders, PTSD, and related conditions that result directly from workplace events. Physicians performing impairment ratings on these cases face a specific challenge: the AMA Guides, which govern impairment rating methodology in most states, do not provide a framework for evaluating these conditions.
The Stress-PTSD Program was developed to address this gap directly. The curriculum covers the clinical basis for psychological impairment evaluation, the legal framework governing these evaluations in workers' compensation proceedings, and the methodology for producing reports that are accurate, consistent, and defensible.
The course is open to any healthcare provider who performs impairment ratings. It is required by Nevada state law for all physicians performing workers' compensation impairment ratings, regardless of specialty. For physicians outside Nevada, completion is strongly recommended for anyone performing psychological impairment evaluations in workers' compensation or motor vehicle cases.
Nevada physicians: this course satisfies the state requirement for psychological impairment rating certification under Nevada workers' compensation law. Both you and AAEME are required to submit your certificate of completion to the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations.
AT A GLANCE
PRICE
$995
FORMAT
Online, self-paced
DURATION
8 hours + 45-min assessment
ASSESSMENT
Completion-based, included
CREDENTIAL
NEED NAME OF CERT
CME/CEU CREDITS
In progress
PREREQUISITES
None required. CIRS™ or NIRSAT™ recommended.
RENEWAL
NEED ANSWER
NEVADA
Required by state law
CURRICULUM
The Stress-PTSD Program covers the clinical, legal, and methodological framework for evaluating psychological impairment in workers' compensation cases. The curriculum addresses the gap left by the AMA Guides and provides a defensible, consistent approach to psychological impairment ratings for any healthcare provider.
CLINICAL FRAMEWORK
LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Course content is developed by practicing clinicians with direct experience in workers' compensation impairment evaluations. The curriculum is reviewed and updated as Nevada and other state requirements evolve.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
The Stress-PTSD Program is designed for any healthcare provider who performs impairment ratings in workers' compensation or motor vehicle cases. It is required by Nevada state law for all physicians performing workers' compensation impairment ratings, regardless of specialty. No prerequisites are required, though completion of CIRS™ or NIRSAT™ certification is recommended.
Nevada Physicians — Required
MDs, DOs, and DCs licensed in Nevada who perform workers' compensation impairment ratings must complete this course. Required by state law with no grace period.
Workers' Comp IR Physicians
Any physician performing impairment ratings in workers' compensation cases nationally where psychological injury claims are involved. Strongly recommended for all CIRS™ and NIRSAT™ certified physicians.
All Healthcare Providers
MDs, DOs, DCs, PTs, RNs, NPs, and PAs performing any impairment evaluation where psychological components may be present. Open to all license types nationally.
ASSESSMENT
The Stress-PTSD Program includes a 45-minute completion-based assessment at the end of the course. The assessment is included in the course fee — no separate enrollment or additional cost. There is no separate exam registration required. Completion of the assessment is required to receive your certificate.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
ENROLLMENT
All sales are final. No refunds under any circumstances. If you have questions about this course before enrolling, contact us at support@aaeme.com before completing your purchase.
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
NEVADA PHYSICIANS
NIRSAT™ Course and Exam
If you are a Nevada-licensed physician performing workers' compensation impairment ratings, NIRSAT™ certification is also required by state law. The Stress-PTSD Program and NIRSAT™ together cover your full Nevada compliance requirements.
National Certification
CIRS™ Certification — 5th Edition Course and Exam
The AMA Guides 5th Edition course and CIRS™ exam are recommended for any physician performing impairment ratings nationally. Passing the NIRSAT™ exam also satisfies this requirement for Nevada physicians.
FAQ
Common questions about the Stress-PTSD Program, the assessment, and how it fits into your overall impairment rating certification.
Yes. The Stress-PTSD program is the same as the Neuropsychological Impairment Rating Program you can find here, but uses the Nevada-specific title and produces the Nevada-specific certificate that is required by the DIR. Nevada physicians who perform impairment ratings are required to complete this course by state law.
No. There are no prerequisites for the Stress-PTSD Program. Any Nevada licensed healthcare provider may enroll. That said, we recommend completing NIRSAT™ certification first if you are new to impairment rating methodology, as that foundation will make the Stress-PTSD content easier to apply in practice.
The Stress-PTSD assessment is completion-based, not score-based. You must complete it, but there is no minimum passing score. It is different from the NIRSAT™ and CIRS™ exams, which require a 75% passing score and are separately priced. The Stress-PTSD assessment is included in the $995 course fee with no additional enrollment or cost.
Completing the Stress-PTSD Program satisfies Nevada's psychological impairment rating requirement, but DIR directory listing for impairment ratings requires NIRSAT™ certification as well. Both you and AAEME are required to submit your Stress-PTSD certificate of completion to the DIR. AAEME submits certificates to the DIR twice monthly. You must also submit your certificate directly. See our Nevada requirements page for full details on the DIR listing process.
⚑ CONFIRM WITH CHRISTINE: CME/CEU accreditation status, number of credits, and accrediting body for the Stress-PTSD Program.
GENERAL CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
All sales are final. AAEME does not offer refunds under any circumstances, including failure to complete the course, change of mind, or change in practice. If you have questions about this course before purchasing, contact us at support@aaeme.com before completing your enrollment.
⚑ CONFIRM WITH CHRISTINE: How long does course access last after enrollment? This depends on whether this requires a renewal or is a one-and-done
Contact us at support@aaeme.com or use the contact form. We aim to respond within two business days.
8 hours of clinical and legal framework for psychological impairment evaluations. Assessment included. Required for Nevada.