Press Release

University of Nevada, Reno sponsors RWCS Courses
Reno, NV – March 11, 2008 - The University of Nevada, Reno Extended Studies in partnership with The National Registry of Workers’ Compensation Specialists, will offer course instruction culminating in The Registered Workers’ Compensation Specialist (RWCS) designation. 

Shera Alberti-Annunzio, assistant director, professional development and certificate programs stated “Professionals from a wide range of industries will benefit from this in-depth program, especially those working in human resources, health care, insurance, law and related fields.”

“We are pleased that University Nevada, Reno will provide classroom instruction for workers’ compensation professionals.  Individuals preferring live training for the RWCS designation in the northern Nevada area can now attend a two day course and interact with others in the industry,” said Porter T. Talbot, Executive Director of The National Registry of Workers’ Compensation Specialists.  

The National Registry of Workers’ Compensation Specialists, was created for corporate and government employees to develop and maintain leading-edge knowledge of the industry and to recognize their academic achievements by awarding them a professional designation specific to the field of workers’ compensation.  To learn more about the RWCS designation, visit their website at www.nrwcs.com.