Impairment Assessment Training Victoria

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: Infectious Occupational Diseases 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 Infectious Occupational Diseases (Stream 1). Module information This module covers the evaluation criteria set in the prescribed Guidelines for assessing Occupational Infectious Diseases. The module includes: The methodology of the prescribed Guidelines for assessing Occupational Infectious Diseases and the fact that these Guidelines do not apply for some but not all compensation jurisdictions.​ *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 Urological System If you have already successfully completed Stream 1 module and you want to undertake continuing education, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Urological System update (Stream 2). Module information This module teaches the approach required from parts of Chapter 11 of the Guides to assess permanent impairment of the urinary system and the male reproductive system. The module covers: The methodology for evaluating upper urinary tract impairment, including loss of kidney and assessment of overall upper urinary tract impairment. The methodology to evaluate upper bladder, urethra and urinary diversions. The methodology to evaluate the male reproductive organs including the penis, scrotum, testes, epididymides, prostate and spermatic cords. Apportionment of impairment 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 Steam 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: Urological System update If you have not already successfully completed the Stream 1 module and you want to gain that accreditation, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Urological System (Stream 1). Module information This module teaches the approach required from parts of Chapter 11 of the Guides to assess permanent impairment of the urinary system and the male reproductive system. The module covers: The methodology for evaluating upper urinary tract impairment, including loss of kidney and assessment of overall upper urinary tract impairment. The methodology to evaluate upper Bladder, Urethra and Urinary Diversions. The methodology to evaluate the male reproductive organs including the penis, scrotum, testes, epididymides, prostate and spermatic cords. Apportionment of impairment 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:  Webinar 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. Successful completion of the module will lead to the awarding of one accreditation: Gynaecology 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 Gynaecology System update (Stream 2). *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guides with them when they attend training. Module information This module covers the parts of Chapter 13 of the Guides that relate to female reproductive organs including the vulva, clitoris, vagina, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries. The module covers: The approach to using the methodology for assessment of the specific parts of the female reproductive organs. The approach for considering the physiologic differences between pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women. Discussion of key issues relating to the female reproduction (including loss of foetus) in the context of compensable injury. Apportionment of Impairment: The approach required to disentangle what impairment may or may not be related to a compensable event. Read more

Delivery: Webinar 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: Gynaecology System Update If you have not already successfully completed the Stream 1 module and you want to gain that accreditation, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Gynaecology System (Stream 1). *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guide with them during the training session. Module information This module covers the parts of Chapter 13 of the Guides that relate to female reproductive organs including the vulva, clitoris, vagina, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries. The module covers: The approach to using the methodology for assessment of the specific parts of the female reproductive organs. The approach for considering the physiologic differences between pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women. Discussion of key issues relating to the female reproduction (including loss of foetus) in the context of compensable injury. Apportionment of Impairment: The approach required to disentangle what impairment may or may not be related to a compensable event. Read more

IMPORTANT NOTE: This Stream 1 module requires you to also complete Core (Stream 1) to become an approved assessor.  Delivery: Webinar This is a Stream 1 module and it’s designed for doctors that have never successfully completed the module and do not hold the relevant accreditations. Accreditation requires you to attend the session as well as successfully completing the module assessment. Successful completion of the module will lead to awarding of two accreditations: Spine Spinal Impairment Guides Modification Document Module information This module covers criteria for assessing spine using both the methodology from Chapter 3 of the Guides, and also some modification to those criteria, which applies in some cases, and is contained in an additional prescribed methodology called the Spinal Impairment Guides Modification Document. The module covers: The key concepts that apply to assessment of Spinal Impairment. The way in which some terms are given specific meaning within the Guides is different that from clinical practice. A logical path for consideration of Spinal Impairment, whether using the Guides, or with use of the Spinal Impairment Guides Modification Document. 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 bring along their AMA4 Guide when they attend the training program. Read more