1) What is the AMA Guides® 6th Edition, and why does it matter?

The AMA Guides® to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 6th Edition is the modern standard used to determine Whole Person Impairment (WPI) in many medical-legal and claims environments. It introduced a new framework for impairment ratings that differs significantly from prior editions—making proper training essential for accurate and defensible impairment opinions.

2) Is range of motion (ROM) still allowed for impairment ratings under the AMA Guides 6th Edition?

No. Under the AMA Guides® 6th Edition framework, range of motion (ROM) is no longer permitted as a criterion for impairment ratings. This course teaches the updated methodology and clinical rationale so you can apply the current standard correctly and confidently.

3) Who should take this course?

This course is ideal for clinicians and providers who participate in impairment determinations or medical-legal documentation, including those involved in:

• Workers’ Compensation

• Personal Injury

• Disability cases

• Impairment rating evaluations

• Medical-legal reports and testimony support

If your clinical opinions may be reviewed by adjusters, attorneys, judges, or opposing experts, this course is designed for you.

4) Do I need prior experience with impairment ratings to benefit?

No. The program is built to support both:

• New participants who need a strong foundation, and

• Experienced clinicians who want to modernize their approach and align with AMA Guides® 6th Edition standards.

The training starts with core principles and progresses into application and real-world clinical reasoning.

5) Will this course teach me how to calculate Whole Person Impairment (WPI)?

Yes. You’ll learn how to understand and apply the AMA Guides® 6th Edition criteria to determine WPI based on:

• Functional losses

• Clinical findings

• Relevant spine and neurological considerations

• Multidisciplinary factors commonly present in trauma-related cases

6) Does the course cover spinal trauma and neurological considerations?

Yes. A key focus of the course is the clinical science underlying impairment ratings, including spine and neurological considerations frequently encountered in cases requiring impairment assessment. Because most trauma cases involve more than the spine alone, the course addresses multidisciplinary factors essential for accurate ratings.

7) Will this course help me in the medical-legal environment (PI and Workers’ Comp)?

Yes. This program is specifically designed to help your impairment opinions stand up to scrutiny in personal injury, workers’ compensation, and other medical-legal contexts. You’ll gain the knowledge and credentials necessary for your opinions to be more consistently recognized as credible, defensible, and admissible.

8) Is this course accredited and nationally recognized?

Yes. The course is fully accredited and nationally recognized through affiliations including:

• Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) Provider Status

• Academic partnership with Cleveland University–Kansas City, College of Chiropractic

• Recognized academic partnership with ACCME in joint partnership with the
  State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,
  Department of Continuing Medical Education

9) Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Yes. Participants receive a certificate confirming successful completion of the accredited program. This is valuable for demonstrating formal training in impairment methodology and AMA Guides® 6th Edition application.

10) Is this course accepted in my state?

The course is nationally recognized, and many jurisdictions accept AMA Guides® education and credentials. However, impairment rating requirements can vary by jurisdiction and payer. If you have a specific state or system requirement, this course provides the AMA Guides® 6th Edition framework commonly relied upon across the U.S.

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11) What makes this course different from other AMA Guides training?

This course goes beyond memorizing criteria. It teaches:

• The clinical rationale and physiological principles behind the Guides

• The multidisciplinary science needed to interpret complex cases

• Practical structure to apply the Guides correctly in real-world evaluations

• Guidance tailored to the medical-legal environment, where documentation and defensibility matter

12) Will I learn how to document my impairment opinion properly?

Yes. A defensible impairment rating depends on more than a number—it depends on the clinical logic, proper documentation, and clear rationale supporting it. This course helps you communicate impairment findings in a way that is consistent with the Guides and understood by non-clinical audiences such as adjusters, attorneys, and courts.

13) How long do I have access to the course materials?

You’ll have access to course materials for the duration of the program and as specified by the Academy’s enrollment terms.

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