Apply for Certified Examiner Approval - College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta

Certified Examiners are designated physicians not involved in the patient’s care who perform independent medical examinations and provide expert opinions in regard to injuries covered by Minor Injury Regulations under Alberta’s Insurance Act. The Superintendent of Insurance will make the final determination as to whose names will be added to or remain on the official list of Certified Examiners. The list is posted on the Alberta Government’s Department of Finance website. Therefore, please ensure the contact information you provide below is information you would want published.

Personal identification

Name*

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CPSA registration #*

Mailing address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Business Phone #*

Business Fax #

Type of Practice*

Family
Specialty

Type of Specialty*

Declarations

I am in active clinical practice in Alberta.*

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My practice includes a substantial component of assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.*

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I have substantial experience conducting independent medical examinations (IMEs).*

Yes
No

I have a working knowledge of the biopsychosocial model of disability.*

Yes
No

I use established techniques and scales to assess and document the character and degree of pain experienced by patients.*

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No

I regularly refer to practice guidelines and consensus statements developed by reputable medical sources.*

Yes
No

I have a working knowledge of the International Classification of Diseases.*

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No

I intend to follow the Diagnostic & Treatment Protocols Regulations of the Insurance Act of Alberta to the best of my ability.*

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No

I have a working knowledge of CPSA’s guideline on Medical Examinations by Non-Treating Physicians (NTME's).*

Yes
No

I acknowledge that my continuance as a Certified Examiner may in the future require participation in or successful completion of prescribed education.*

Yes
No

I have certification in the IME process such as that available from the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME).*

Yes
No

Please describe formal training to conduct IMEs.*

How many IMEs have you done in the past three (3) years?*

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

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CPSA collects this information pursuant to the Minor Injury Regulation of the Insurance Act. Information in this form may be reviewed by CPSA to verify that an applicant meets the requirements set out in Division 2 of that Regulation, and may be disclosed to the Superintendent appointed under the Insurance Act (Alberta). CPSA will also notify the Superintendent if a physician who has been recognized as a Certified Examiner ceases to meet the requirements of this Regulation.

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Date (should be typed in the format mm/dd/yyyy, as in 03/15/2023)*

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Personal identification

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