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 Stream 1 module and do not hold the accreditation. 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 the following accreditation: Respiratory System and Respiratory System: Occupational Asthma If you have already successfully completed this module and you want to undertake continuing education, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Respiratory system update (Stream 2) and Respiratory system: Occupational Asthma update (Stream 2). *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to bring their AMA4 Guide when they attend training. Module information This module covers assessment of respiratory abnormities using Chapter 5 of the Guides. It also covers the assessment of Occupational Asthma using an additional set of Guidelines which have been adopted for use in the WorkSafe and Wrongs Act jurisdictions, but not the TAC jurisdiction. The module includes: The types of injuries often associated with the three compensation jurisdictions that use the Guides. The Standards to which spirometry is to be conducted for the purposes of assessment using the Guides. The approach to derive a score of whole person impairment using Chapter 5. The approach to be taken when assessing occupational asthma. The approach to be taken to apportion an impairment score to account for extra pulmonary factors or pre-existing respiratory impairment. Read more