ADMS Certificate Program

ADMS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Commission administers the Associate Disability Management Specialist (ADMS™) Certificate Program which is a precursor to the Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS®) professional certification program - a widely acknowledged credential of professional excellence in the field of disability management. Completion of the ADMS certificate program attests to an individual’s specific knowledge and experience regarding workplace disability and related issues. Those who work in disability management find the ADMS distinguishes them in this dynamic and evolving field.

WHY CHOOSE THE ADMS?

If you are a professional in the field of disability management but do not meet the eligibility criteria to pursue CDMS certification, the Associate Disability Management Specialist (ADMS) certificate program is the ideal path for you. Whether you have practiced for years but lack the required education for CDMS certification, or you are a new practitioner looking for a solid career foundation, the ADMS certificate program provides a comprehensive curriculum designed for the individual who wants to gain insights into the practice of disability management. It also provides a career path for those who may wish to meet the eligibility criteria and sit for the CDMS certification examination in the future.

The market demands qualified professionals: The disability management field is evolving, encompassing many disciplines, including nursing, safety, risk management, leave and absence management, and human resources. The ADMS certificate program meets the market demand for professionals who can demonstrate heightened knowledge and commitment to excellence. Employers benefit from enhanced customer confidence and a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Completion of the ADMS certificate program signifies an understanding and commitment to the field of disability management and best practices. The pathway to earning the ADMS certificate is through the Core Knowledge Curriculum (CKC™). The CDMS-related body of knowledge and job analysis research were used to develop a robust online, case-based educational tool known as the Core Knowledge Curriculum (CKC). The CKC provides the pathway to the ADMS through completion of a certificate program. The CKC is organized into an introductory module and four domain modules, each reflecting an area of practice, which includes: 

• Disability and Work Interruption Case Management: Disability and Work Interruption Case Management involves ethical performance of necessary activities pertaining to an individual’s illness or injury to ensure quality of care, recovery, and cost effectiveness. This entails planning, managing, and advocating for that individual’s return to meaningful work, a process that includes coordination of benefits and services and implementation of return-to-work plans.
   
• Workplace Intervention for Disability Prevention: Workplace Intervention for Disability Prevention involves joint labor/management collaboration in the identification of workplace safety and risk factors. It also covers the recommendation and implementation of prevention, health, and wellness intervention practices and strategies, such as ergonomics, job analyses, and return-to-work programs.  
   
• Program Development, Management, and Evaluation: Program Development, Management, and Evaluation include identification of, need for and implementation of comprehensive disability management programs utilizing best practices practices & metrics.
   
• Employment Leaves and Benefits Administration: Employment Leaves and Benefits Administration includes management of employment leaves, health and welfare plans, payroll and systems management and other risks associated with work interruption.
   

OBTAINING THE ADMS

1. Core Knowledge Curriculum Completion
   
   The ADMS is directly affiliated with the completion of the Core Knowledge Curriculum (CKC) certificate program. Upon completion of the material in each domain, curriculum students take a post-test. The Core Knowledge Curriculum certificate program will record the best possible score for each domain post-test. Each domain post-test requires an 80%
   passing score. Upon completion of all four domains, the ADMS digital badge will be awarded.  
    
2. ADMS Certificates
   
   Following completion of each module, participants will be required to fill out a survey and then will have immediate access to their ADMS certificate. Candidates will have the option to download or print the certificate for their records. Individual results will not be released to any institution or employer. A certificate will be available within the learning management system portal for any candidate who receives a passing score of 80% or more on the domain post-tests. After receiving the certificate, individuals are entitled to begin using the “ADMS” digital badge. Duplicate or replacement certificates can be retrieved by logging into the portal and navigating to the “My Certificates” option on the top of the page.
    
3. Use of the “ADMS” Digital Badge
   
   Use of the “ADMS” digital badge is strictly limited to those individuals who:
    - Have completed the Core Knowledge Curriculum modules, post-tests, and evaluations
    - Have received the official ADMS certificate of completion from the learning management system
    

FEE: $275 per person (All Fees are Non-Refundable)

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Disclaimer: The Commission disapproves of using post-test results for any purpose other than the use for which they were developed. This includes using test results for internship or employment selection.  In addition, test results may not be used to compare educational programs. The post-tests are assessment tools – not achievement or selection instruments.