Impairment Assessment Training Victoria

This is an online module without the need to attend a workshop session. This is a Stream 1 module and it is designed for doctors that have never successfully completed the module and do not hold this accreditation. Accreditation requires you to complete the online modules and to successfully complete the module assessment. Successful completion of the module will lead to awarding of the following accreditation: 1.    Core (Stream 1) If you have already successfully completed this module and you want to undertake continuing education, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Core Update (Stream 2). Please note: Core (Stream 1) is the mandatory module that must to be undertaken to gain accreditation in any of the elective (body systems) modules. This module covers: How the American Medical Association’s Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairments (4th Edition) (‘the Guides’) need to be followed to assess permanent impairment. The overarching principles from Chapters 1, 2 and the Glossary of the Guides that apply to all assessments performed using the Guides. The ways in which assessments using the Guides in used for the three Victorian Compensation Jurisdictions: WorkSafe Victoria Transport Accident Commission The Wrongs Act The ways in which the Guides are modified by legislation. This includes removal of some parts of the Guides, and replacement of some parts with alternative prescribed methodologies. The ways in which binding court decisions have clarified how parts of the Guides are to be interpreted, often referred to as Case Law. The way in which some common medical terms are given different meanings in the Guides. The way in which impairment scores for different body systems are to be assembled to derive an overall score of impairment of a whole person. Apportionment of Impairment: The approach required to disentangle what impairment may or may not be related to a compensable event. ​*Course cost includes GST and your copy of the AMA4 Guides. Read more

IMPORTANT NOTE: This Stream 1 module requires you to also complete Core (Stream 1) to become an approved assessor.  Delivery: Online This is a Stream 1 module that is designed for doctors that do not hold this accreditation. Accreditation requires you to complete each of the online modules and to successfully complete the module assessment. Successful completion of the module will lead to awarding of one accreditation: Digestive System If you have already successfully completed the Stream 1 module and you want to undertake continuing education, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Digestive System update (Stream 2). Please note: This module does not cover evaluation of the spleen or splenectomy. If you are interested in evaluation of the spleen and splenectomy you are advised to also enroll in the Hematopoietic System online module. 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. Read more

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: 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. Read more

IMPORTANT NOTE: This Stream 1 module requires you to also complete Core (Stream 1) to become an approved assessor.  Delivery: Online This is a Stream 1 module that is designed for doctors that do not hold this accreditation. Accreditation requires you to complete each of the modules and to successfully complete the module assessment. Successful completion of the module will lead to awarding of one accreditation: Endocrine System If you have already successfully completed this module and you want to undertake continuing education, please go back to the homepage and enroll in Endocrine System update (Stream 2). Module information The module covers the criteria from Chapter 12 of the Guides to evaluate permanent impairment of the endocrine system. The module includes consideration of impairment of the hypothalamic-pituitary complex, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, islet tissues of the pancreas, and gonads. *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guide with them when they complete the training. Read more

Delivery: Online This is a Stream 2 module and it is 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: Endocrine System update If you have not already successfully completed this module and you want to gain this accreditation, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Endocrine System (Stream 1). Module information The module covers the criteria from Chapter 12 of the Guides to evaluate permanent impairment of the endocrine system. The module includes consideration of impairment of the hypothalamic-pituitary complex, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, islet tissues of the pancreas, and gonads. *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guide with them when they complete the training. Read more

IMPORTANT NOTE: This Stream 1 module requires you to also complete Core (Stream 1) to become an approved assessor. Delivery: Online This is a Stream 1 module and it’s designed for doctors that have never successfully completed the Stream 1 module and do not hold this accreditation. Accreditation requires you to complete the online modules as well as successfully completing the module assessment. Successful completion of the module will lead to awarding of one accreditation: Hematopoietic System If you have already successfully completed the Stream 1 module and you want to undertake continuing education, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Hematopoietic System update (Stream 2). Module information This module covers the evaluation criteria from Chapter 7 of the Guides (the Hematopoietic System). The module includes the: Methodology in Chapter 7 to evaluate impairment of disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, coagulation proteins and the immune defence system. Approach to assess impairment from splenectomy. Approach to be taken to assess impairment associated with permanent need for use of blood thinners. *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guide with them when they complete the training. Read more