Certified Disability Management Specialist - Value of Certification
Why CDMS® is Right for You
Whether your employer encourages you to seek CDMS certification or you simply want to hone your professional skills and knowledge, earning your CDMS is a smart move for both you and your organization. CDMS certification expands your expertise and business skills and supports your organization in its pursuit of a knowledgeable and productive workforce. The CDMS gives you a competitive edge in the marketplace while advancing your professional development.
As a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), you’ll become part of a community of professionals with demonstrated expertise in integrated disability and absence management. CDMS certification:
- Validates specialized knowledge through examination
- Verifies requisite levels of education and experience
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and examination to stay at the forefront of your profession
- Is evidence of your adherence to high ethical standards through the Code of Professional Conduct
CDMS certification confirms you have the highest level of knowledge and skills required to analyze workplace health and safety risk, recommend prevention strategies and alleviate the personal and professional impact of disability. CDMS certificants are focused on getting employees back to well, back to work and back to life.
CDMS credential holders are integrated disability management experts, with an understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements as well as what it takes to get people back to work, to their families and to active participation in the community. It shows a commitment to current evidence-based professional practice, an ethical code of conduct and ongoing learning.
- Scope of Practice
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Disability management is a field steeped in insurance-based rehabilitation. Over the years, the industry has expanded and now covers a wide variety of services and solutions to help people with illnesses, injuries and disabilities to return to or stay at work.
To keep up with this ever-evolving industry, every 5 years The Commisssion™ engages in a job task analysis. In addition to keeping CDMS eligibility criteria and certification examination content relevant, this study serves to validate scope of practice.
- History of CDMS
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The CDMS credential has a rich history that spans 30 years. Offering the only independent, nationally accredited program that certifies disability management specialists, the CDMS credential is the industry standard in workplace solutions and has long been recognized for excellence. It promotes competence, high professional standards, and ethical practice.
Beginning July 1, 2016, the management of the CDMS certification program was transferred to The Commission™. The Commission™ is the largest and oldest accredited certification body that certifies client advocacy professionals across varied practice settings. The Commission™ is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization that also manages other certification programs and education for client advocacy professionals, including the Certified Case Manager® (CCM) credential.
From its inception, The Commission™ has been focused on providing value and enhanced expertise. From advancing professional development to equipping employers and employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist individuals to remain at or return to work, The Commission™ is steadfast in its commitment to meeting today's demands.