Enhanced Professional Competence
This training equips you with specialized knowledge and skills that are essential for excelling in your role during DMEs. By mastering the intricacies of these examinations, you will provide superior support to attorneys and clients. Setting yourself apart as a highly competent professional.
Legal and Ethical Advocacy
Understanding the laws and ethical considerations surrounding DMEs will enable you to advocate effectively for your clients. Your ability to spot and address unethical behavior will be invaluable. Ensuring fair and just examinations, thereby enhancing your reputation as a diligent and ethical LNC.
Increased Client Trust and Satisfaction
Clients and attorneys will have greater confidence in your abilities when they see your expertise in DMEs. Your comprehensive knowledge and attention to detail will translate into better outcomes for your clients. This will lead to higher satisfaction and increased trust in your services.
Professional Growth and Development
Investing in this training is an investment in your professional growth. The advanced knowledge and skills you acquire will open up new opportunities for career advancement. You can then take on more complex and challenging cases with assurance.
Practical, Real-World Applications
The training provides practical insights and strategies that you can immediately apply in your work. Whether you are preparing for a DME, attending the examination, or reviewing the findings. You will have the tools and knowledge to perform your duties with excellence.
In-Depth Understanding of DMEs
- Anatomy and Physiology of a DME: Gain a thorough understanding of the structure and process of DMEs. This knowledge will enable you to navigate and interpret the examination process with confidence and precision.
- National Laws Governing DMEs: Familiarize yourself with the legal framework surrounding DMEs across the country. This will help you to ensure that examinations are conducted within the bounds of the law, safeguarding the rights and interests of your clients.
Comprehensive Knowledge of DME Types
- Learn about the various types of DMEs and their specific purposes. This insight will help you prepare more effectively for each examination, tailoring your approach to the unique requirements of different cases.
Uncovering Unethical Behavior
- Spotting Unethical Practices: Develop the skills to identify unethical behavior during DMEs. Recognizing these practices is crucial for protecting your clients and maintaining the integrity of the examination process.
Meet the Speaker
Silvia Aninye RN, FCM, BSN, AS, CLNC has 14 years of experience as an LNC, with a specialty in DME observations. She established herself as providing the go-to nurses for attending defense medical examinations. She has educated both attorneys and nurses on the rules about defense medical examinations.
With a background in medical surgical nursing and workers compensation, she worked at Las Angeles County LAC USC Medical Center and numerous insurance companies in policy making, workers compensation, and as an adjuster in the areas of subrogation and case management. In addition, Silvia is an arbitrator for FIRNA and a Mediator in the State of CA.
Along with Pat Iyer, Silvia is the coauthor of Defense Medical Exams Made Easy: A Painless Guide for LNCs, 2024. She provides an online program on defense medical examinations, mentoring program, and coaching program on defense medical examinations.