Impairment Assessment Training Victoria

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 Dermatology 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 awarding of one accreditation Dermatology ( Skin System/Scar) If you have already successfully completed this module and you want to undertake continuing education, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Dermatology (Skin System/Scar) update (Stream 2). *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guide with them during the training session. Module information This module covers the methodology in the Guides for evaluating permanent impairment of the skin and its appendages. The module mostly covers Chapter 13 of the Guides but does include how and when to refer to other part of the Guides (including part of Chapter 9) to assess facial impairment. The module covers The assessment of skin as organ system which includes assessments of scars (including surgical scar), burns, skin grafts, and stumps, but also includes dermatological conditions such as dermatitis. The approach to evaluate the impact of a skin condition on activities of daily living. The approach to use when considering what symptoms and signs or skin disorder may be present, whether these will change with treatment, and the extent of any treatment that may be required. The use of part of Chapter 9 to assess facial impairment. The approach to be taken when other parts of the Guides are used to assess the effect of certain skin conditions. 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: Dermatology (Skin System/Scar) update If you have not already successfully completed the Stream 1 module you want to gain that accreditation, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Dermatology - Skin System/Scar (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 methodology in the Guides for evaluating permanent impairment of the skin and its appendages. The module mostly covers Chapter 13 of the Guides but does include how and when to refer to certain other parts of the Guides (including part of Chapter 9) to assess facial impairment. The module covers The assessment of skin as organ system which includes assessments of scars (including surgical scar), burns, skin grafts, and stumps, but also includes dermatological conditions such as dermatitis. The approach to evaluate the impact of a skin condition on activities of daily living. The approach to use when considering what symptoms and signs or skin disorder may be present, whether these will change with treatment, and the extent of any treatment that may be required. The use of part of Chapter 9 to assess facial impairment. The approach to be taken when other parts of the Guides are used to assess the effect of certain skin conditions. 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 that 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 one accreditation: Lower Extremity If you have already successfully completed this module and you want to undertake continuing education, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Lower Extremity update (Stream 2). *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guide with them during the training. Module information The module covers the criteria from Chapter 3 of the Guides to evaluate permanent impairment of the lower extremity. The module includes: The various anatomic, diagnostic and functions methods which are used to evaluate impairment of the part of the lower extremity The logical path of consideration of what method is appropriate to evaluate any specific impairment of the lower extremity The logical path of consideration to derive an overall score for impairment of a lower extremity when there is more than one impairment The approach to disentangling potential overlaps of ratings with other chapters of the Guides 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 version of this 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: Lower Extremity update If you have not already successfully completed the Stream 1 version of this module and you want to gain that accreditation, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Lower Extremity (Stream 1). *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guide with them during the training. Module information The module covers the criteria from Chapter 3 of the Guides to evaluate permanent impairment of the lower extremity. The module includes: The various anatomic, diagnostic and functions methods which are used to evaluate impairment of the part of the lower extremity The logical path of consideration of what method is appropriate to evaluate any specific impairment of the lower extremity The logical path of consideration to derive an overall score for impairment of a lower extremity when there is more than one impairment The approach to disentangling potential overlaps of ratings with other chapters of the Guides 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 Cardiovascular 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 awarding of one accreditation: Cardiovascular 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 Cardiovascular System update (Stream 2). *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guide with them during the training session. Module information This module covers the criteria from Chapter 6 of the 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 classification of cardiac disease in a compensation framework. The differences between the usage of some terms in the context of the 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 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

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: 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). *Course cost includes GST. *Participants need to have their AMA4 Guide with them during the training session. Module information This module covers the criteria from Chapter 6 of the 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 classification of cardiac disease in a compensation framework. The differences between the usage of some terms in the context of the 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 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