Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part VIII - Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Chapter 123 - GENERAL PROVISIONS-PART II
Subchapter C - QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOCATIONAL EXPERTS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT
Section 123.202a - Qualifications for vocational experts under Act 53 of 2003
Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 123.202a
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
(a) This section applies to individuals who, before June 23, 2007, have not conducted earning power assessment interviews under section 306(b) of the act (77 P. S. § 512). These individuals meet the minimum qualifications established under section 306(b) if they possess both:
(1) Certification by one of the following
Nationally recognized professional organizations:
(i) The American Board of Vocational
Experts.
(ii) The Commission on
Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
(iii) The Commission on Disability Management
Specialists Certification.
(iv)
Other Nationally recognized professional organizations, published by the
Department in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
(2) A bachelor's or postgraduate degree in
rehabilitation counseling or a related counseling field.
(b) Individuals meeting the minimum qualifications under subsection (a) are approved to conduct earning power assessment interviews under section 449 of the act (77 P. S. § 1000.5).
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 123.203 (relating to role of workers' compensation judges).
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