Digestive System Update (Stream 2) Online 2024

Delivery: Online

This is a Stream 2 module and it’s designed for doctors that have already successfully completed the Stream 1 module and hold that accreditation. Stream 2 modules do not have any assessment requirements, they will help you improve your proficiency by updating your skills in applying the AMA4 Guides and/or other prescribed assessment methods.

Successful completion of the Stream 2 module will lead to awarding of one update to accreditation:

1. Digestive System update

If you have not already successfully completed this module you want to gain these accreditations, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Digestive System (Stream 1).

Module information

This module covers the use of Chapter 10 of the Guides to evaluate permanent impairments of the digestive system. Such impairments may result from direct damage to the digestive system from trauma. Impairments may also result from other indirect mechanisms, such as symptoms or signs arising from the need by a person to take certain medications, which may affect the digestive system.

The module covers:

• The concept of desirable weight for the purposes of impairment assessment.
• The methodology used to evaluate all parts of the digestives system.
• The methodology used to evaluate hernias of the abdominal wall.
• Apportionment of Impairment: The approach required to disentangle what impairment may or may not be related to a compensable event.​

*Course cost includes GST.

*Participants need to have their AMA4 Guide with them when they complete the training.