Impairment Assessment Training Victoria

Delivery: Webinar This is a Stream 2 module and it is designed for doctors that have already successfully completed the Stream 1 version of the 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: Core 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 enroll in Core (Stream 1). Module information This module covers: 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. The way in which some common medical terms are given different meanings in the Guides. The way in which impairment scores for different body parts 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. *Participants need to have their own copy of the  AMA4 Guides with them when they attend the training program. 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 the online modules and to successfully complete the assessment. Successful completion of the module will lead to the awarding of: Cardiovascular System accreditation If you have already successfully completed the Stream 1 module and you want to undertake continuing education, please go back to the homepage and enroll in Cardiovascular System update (Stream 2). *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guides with them whilst completing the online module. Module information This module covers the criteria from Chapter 6 of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fourth Edition (“the AMA Guides”) which are used to evaluate permanent impairment of the cardiovascular system, including the heart, aorta and peripheral vascular system. The module includes: The approach to evaluating functions and classification of cardiac disease in a compensation framework. The differences between the usage of some terms in the context of the AMA Guides and their usage in current clinical medicine. The approach to disentangling multiple causes of functional classification when assessing impairment. Reference to another part of the AMA Guides to assess impairment associated with a permanent need for blood thinners. Apportionment of Impairment: The approach required to disentangle what impairment may or may not be related to a compensable event. ​*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: Cardiovascular 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 Cardiovascular System (Stream 1). *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guides with them whilst completing the online module. Module information This module covers the criteria from Chapter 6 of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fourth Edition (“the AMA Guides”) which are used to evaluate permanent impairment of the cardiovascular system, including the heart, aorta and peripheral vascular system. The module includes: The approach to evaluating functions and classification of cardiac disease in a compensation framework. The differences between the usage of some terms in the context of the AMA Guides and their usage in current clinical medicine. The approach to disentangling multiple causes of functional classification when assessing impairment. Reference to another part of the AMA Guides to assess impairment associated with a permanent need for blood thinners. 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: 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. *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.​ *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. *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guide with them when they complete the training. Read more