To you:
CIR® certification recognizes a specific skill set: the ability to use the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth or Sixth Edition, appropriately.
Professional Credibility
- Distinguishes you from those who lack this expertise and confers greater credibility
- Opens the door to more referrals
- Allows use of “CIR” designation after your name
Career Enhancement
- Recognition in legal and insurance settings.
- Certifies that you are professionally qualified to evaluate and manage impairment ratings
- Access to specialized impairment rating work
- Higher compensation for specialized expertise
For Attorneys (Defense & Plaintiff):
Case Strength
- Enhanced credibility when presenting impairment evidence
- Better understanding of AMA Guides methodology
- Ability to effectively challenge or support impairment ratings
- Improved case preparation and strategy development
Client Value
- More accurate case valuations
- Reduced disputes over impairment assessments
- Faster case resolution through proper evaluation
- Enhanced reputation for thoroughness and expertise
For Insurance Companies & Claims Professionals:
Cost Management
- More accurate and defensible impairment assessments
- Reduced litigation costs from disputed ratings
- Faster claims resolution through standardized evaluations
- Better risk assessment and reserve setting
- Enhanced audit trail and documentation
Quality Assurance
- Standardized use of AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment
- Consistent evaluation methodology across providers
- Reduced need for multiple independent evaluations
To the workers’ compensation and legal system:
Efficiency
- Reduced court time on impairment disputes
- More consistent rulings based on standardized assessments
- Enhanced expert witness credibility
Justice
- Better basis for legal decision-making
- More objective and scientific approach to impairment evaluation
- Reduced bias in the assessment process
- Standardized methodology ensures fairness
For Injured Workers/Claimants:
Fair Evaluation
- More accurate and consistent impairment assessments
- Reduced variation between different evaluators
- Better understanding of their impairment level
- Faster resolution of their claims
Transparency
- More predictable outcomes
- Standardized evaluation process
- Clear methodology behind impairment ratings
- Reduced disputes and re-evaluations
To Medical Provider Networks (MPNs) and Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) networks:
Unique market distinction and authoritativeness, thus better able to attract and serve clients.
Overall Benefits:
Standardization
- Specific skill set: the ability to use appropriately the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth or Sixth Edition
- Consistent application of evaluation standards
- Reduced variation in impairment assessments
- Improved inter-rater reliability
Trust & Confidence
- Enhanced credibility of the entire impairment rating system
- Reduced disputes and appeals
- Greater acceptance of evaluation results
- Improved stakeholder confidence
The CIR certification creates a win-win scenario where all parties benefit from more accurate, consistent, and credible impairment evaluations, ultimately leading to fairer outcomes and reduced system costs.
What Next?
We’ve made it simple with an authoritative, online certification process that is convenient and affordable.