Impairment Assessment Training Victoria

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: Infectious Occupational Diseases 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 Infectious Occupational Diseases update (Stream 2). 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

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. Accreditation requires you to attend the session as well as successfully completing the module assessment. Successful completion of the module will lead to the awarding of one accreditation: Ear Nose and Throat If you have already successfully completed this module and you want to undertake continuing education, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Ear Nose and Throat update (Stream 2). *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to bring along their AMA4 Guide when they attend training. Module information This module covers the assessment of permanent impairments from the principle dysfunctions of the ear, nose, throat and related structures. The module covers: The fact that legislation requires that the Australian NAL methodology is used to assess hearing loss rather than the method in Chapter 9 of the Guides. The process to be followed to assess impairment of hearing loss is the NAL methodology as it is variously adopted in the three compensation jurisdictions. The specific approaches to taken to assessment of noise induced hearing loss. The approach to be taken to assess ENT disorders including equilibrium, facial structure, disorders of the air passage defects. The other parts of the Guides beyond Chapter 9 that an examiner accredited for this module may use to complete assessment of impairments of Cranial Nerves I, VI and VIII. 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: Ear Nose and Throat 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 Ear nose and Throat (Stream 1). *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to bring along their AMA4 Guide when they attend training. Module information This module covers the assessment of permanent impairments from the principle dysfunctions of the ear, nose, throat and related structures. The module covers: The fact that legislation requires that the Australian NAL methodology is used to assess hearing loss rather than the method in Chapter 9 of the Guides. The process to be followed to assess impairment of hearing loss is the NAL methodology as it is variously adopted in the three compensation jurisdictions. The specific approaches to taken to assessment of noise induced hearing loss. The approach to be taken to assess ENT disorders including equilibrium, facial structure, disorders of the air passage defects. The other parts of the Guides beyond Chapter 9 that an examiner accredited for this module may use to complete assessment of impairments of Cranial Nerves I, VI and VIII. Read more