Training on new return-to-work guidelines

Join us on September 25 or 28 for training on the newly adopted return-to-work (RTW) guidelines from the ODG by MCG. These updates apply to all RTW determinations conducted on or after October 1, 2026. This training is required for designated doctors.

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Narrative report templates

Narrative reports by exam type | Watch the video

Designated doctor program

Become a DD or renew certification

You must take the required training, pass the required test (on 5/13/13 or after) and apply. Renewal requires attending required training and reapplying every two years.

DDs must subscribe to, own or have access to the following required guidelines:

MDGuidelines (MDG) or call 800-442-4519.

Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) or call 800-488-5548.
AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th Edition (AMA Guides).
- Online AMA Guides (4th – 6th included, use 4th edition only).
- Printed AMA Guides 4th Edition is not sold by the AMA Guides, you may find other options to purchase online.

Steps to success - a great must read for new DDs!

Training

Training materials:

Required certification course presentations.
Optional webinar presentations and workshops.
Self-study - extended 2015 certification course presentations.
Tips for viewing designated doctor presentations.
AMA Guides (Promotion code: SALES606. Promo is good for $60 off a one-year subscription and is good through 12/31/26.)

Supplemental information packet - Includes DD Program contact information, disqualifying associations, DWC acronyms, and more.

Lung disease and pulmonary function tests

Designated doctor conducting an exam

Testing

PSI Services administers DD tests at locations across Texas. Contact PSI to schedule a test or call 855-746-8173.

Use the TXCOMP Health Care Provider System to find your expiration date.

PSI candidate bulletin - information from PSI on how to schedule and rules for the testing process.
DD sample test questions.
DD minimally acceptable candidate profile.

News and DD program updates

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Narrative report templates

DWC developed report templates for DDs. These templates provide a standardized approach to organizing the narrative that will assist the DD in meeting the narrative report requirements. While these templates are not required, DWC strongly encourages their use (click template to download).

DD forms

DWC Form-032, Request for Designated Doctor Examination.
DWC Form-067, Designated Doctor Certification Application.
DWC Form-068, Designated Doctor Examination Data Report.
DWC Form-069, Report of Medical Evaluation.
DWC Form-073, Work Status Report.
DWC Form-120, Designation of Administrative Services Company Administrator.

TXCOMP appointment features

Doctors and their administrators must use TXCOMP to:

accept and manage designated doctor appointments, and
file required reports online.

Slideshow TXCOMP appointment features for DDs and RMEs training

Tips to successfully upload your reports in TXCOMP:

Files format must be one of the following:
- Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx),
- Microsoft Excel (.xls and .xlsx),
- Read-Only Portable Document Format (.pdf), or
- Tagged Image Format (.tif and .tiff).

Files size must be less than 10MB.
File name must be less than 100 characters.
When uploading DWC Form-069 and the narrative both file names together must be less than 100 characters.

DWC Form-069 and narrative options *DWC069 Choose File button | No file chosen *Narrative Choose File button | No file chosen