SIRA NSW Permanent Impairment Assessor Training

Core Module - CTP- Permanent Impairment Assessment Training (Accredited Version) Delivery: Live online webinar Audience: Health practitioners with Ahpra registration seeking accreditation as Permanent Impairment Assessors in the NSW CTP Scheme (there is not a requirement to be a medical specialist) Eligibility Requirements For information about eligibility requirements, accreditation pathways, and to determine whether this course is right for you, please visit Permanent Impairment Assessor Training - SIRA. This module provides an introduction to the SIRA Motor Accidents Guidelines: Permanent Impairment - Part 6 (the Guidelines) and their application within the NSW Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Scheme. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles, processes and assessment methodologies used to evaluate permanent impairment arising from motor accident injuries, including the relationship between the Guidelines and the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fourth Edition (AMA4).  Designed for health practitioners seeking authorisation and listing as Permanent Impairment Assessors in the NSW CTP scheme, the module outlines the role and responsibilities of assessors, key legislative and guideline requirements, and the process for conducting objective, consistent and defensible impairment assessments. Participants will develop an understanding of causation, threshold injury, stability and permanence, assessment methodology, and reporting requirements within the motor accidents scheme. Successful completion of this module is a prerequisite for practitioners wishing to undertake body system-specific training and apply for listing as a trained CTP permanent impairment assessor in NSW. Required Resources To participate in the training, you must obtain a copy of the AMA4, which can be purchased from shop.mja.com.au. You will also need access to the Guidelines which are available to download on the SIRA website. Read more

Core Module - CTP- Permanent Impairment Assessment Training (Non-Accredited Version) Delivery: Live online webinar Audience: Interested stakeholders, including solicitors and insurers and other professionals seeking to develop their understanding of permanent impairment assessment and reporting within the NSW CTP Scheme. IMPORTANT NOTE: This non-accredited module is provided for professional development purposes only. Participants will be issued with a 'Certificate of Participation', and this does not lead to an accreditation with SIRA. If you are a health practitioner seeking to be listed with SIRA as an accredited assessor of permanent impairment, please go back to the store and purchase the Accredited Version. Eligibility requirements For information about eligibility requirements, accreditation pathways, and to determine whether this course is right for you, please visit Permanent Impairment Assessor Training - SIRA. This module provides an introduction to the SIRA Motor Accidents Guidelines: Permanent Impairment - Part 6 (the Guidelines) and their application within the NSW Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Scheme. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles, processes and assessment methodologies used to evaluate permanent impairment arising from motor accident injuries, including the relationship between the Guidelines and the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fourth Edition (AMA4).  The module outlines the role and responsibilities of assessors, key legislative and guideline requirements, and the process for conducting objective, consistent and defensible impairment assessments. Participants will develop an understanding of causation, threshold injury, stability and permanence, assessment methodology, and reporting requirements within the motor accidents scheme. Required Resources To participate in the training, you must obtain a copy of the AMA4, which can be purchased from shop.mja.com.au. You will also need access to the Guidelines which are available to download on the SIRA website. Read more

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Core Module - Workers Compensation - Permanent Impairment Assessment Training (Accredited Version) Delivery: Live online webinar Audience: Specialist medical practitioners seeking accreditation as Permanent Impairment Assessors in the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme (there is a requirement to be a recognised medical specialist) Eligibility Requirements For information about eligibility requirements, accreditation pathways, and to determine whether this course is right for you, please visit Permanent Impairment Assessor Training - SIRA. This module provides an introduction to the NSW Workers Compensation Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th Edition (the Guidelines) and their application within the NSW workers compensation system. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles, processes and assessment methodologies used to evaluate permanent impairment, including the relationship between the NSW Guidelines and the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth Edition (AMA5). Designed for specialist medical practitioners seeking accreditation as Permanent Impairment Assessors in the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme, the module outlines the role and responsibilities of assessors, key legislative and guideline requirements, and the process for conducting objective, consistent and defensible impairment assessments. Successful completion of this module is a prerequisite for practitioners wishing to undertake body system-specific training and apply for listing as a trained Workers Compensation permanent impairment assessor in NSW. Required Resources To participate in the training, you must obtain a copy of the AMA5, which can be purchased from shop.mja.com.au. You will also need access to the Guidelines which are available to download on the SIRA website. Read more

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Core Module - Workers Compensation - Permanent Impairment Assessment Training (Non-Accredited Version) Delivery: Live online webinar Audience: General practitioners, health professionals, solicitors and insurers interested in developing their understanding of permanent impairment assessment and reporting. IMPORTANT NOTE: This non-accredited module is provided for professional development purposes only. Participants will be issued with a 'Certificate of Participation', and this does not lead to an accreditation with SIRA. If you are a medical specialist seeking to be listed with SIRA as an accredited assessor of permanent impairment, please go back to the store and purchase the Accredited Version. Eligibility Requirements For information about eligibility requirements, assessor listing and accredited training pathways, and to determine whether this course is right for you, please visit Permanent Impairment Assessor Training - SIRA. This module provides an introduction to the NSW Workers Compensation Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th Edition (the Guidelines) and their application within the NSW workers compensation system. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles, processes and assessment methodologies used to evaluate permanent impairment, including the relationship between the NSW Guidelines and the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth Edition (AMA5). The module outlines the role and responsibilities of assessors, key legislative and guideline requirements, and the process for conducting objective, consistent and defensible impairment assessments. Required Resources To participate in the training, you must obtain a copy of the AMA5, which can be purchased from shop.mja.com.au. You will also need access to the Guidelines which are available to download on the SIRA website. Read more

Lower Extremity Module - CTP- Permanent Impairment Assessment Training (Accredited Version) Delivery: Live online webinar Audience: Health practitioners with Ahpra registration seeking accreditation as Permanent Impairment Assessors in the NSW CTP Scheme (there is not a requirement to be a medical specialist) Eligibility Requirements For information about eligibility requirements, accreditation pathways, and to determine whether this course is right for you, please visit Permanent Impairment Assessor Training - SIRA. Prerequisite Successful completion of the Core Module is required before enrolling in this specialist body system module. This module provides specialist training in the assessment of permanent impairment of the lower extremity in accordance with Part 6 of the NSW Motor Accident Guidelines: Permanent Impairment (the Guidelines) and Chapter 3, Section 3.2 of the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fourth Edition (AMA4). Participants will develop an understanding of the principles, processes and methodologies used to assess lower extremity impairment arising from motor accident injuries. Designed for health practitioners seeking authorisation and listing as Permanent Impairment Assessors in the NSW CTP scheme, this module provides a systematic approach to assessing lower extremity impairment using the Guidelines and AMA4. Participants will learn how to assess impairment of the hip, knee, leg, ankle and foot, determine whole person impairment (WPI), and apply key assessment principles through practical case studies and worked examples. Successful completion of this module, together with successful completion of the Core Module, contributes to eligibility for listing as a CTP Permanent Impairment Assessor for lower extremity impairment assessments in NSW. Required Resources Please have your copy of the AMA4 with you during the webinar, if not already purchased it is available from shop.mja.com.au. You will also need access to the Guidelines which are available to download on the SIRA website. Read more

Lower Extremity Module - CTP- Permanent Impairment Assessment Training (Accredited Version) Delivery: Live online webinar Audience: Interested stakeholders, including solicitors and insurers and other professionals seeking to develop their understanding of permanent impairment assessment and reporting within the NSW CTP Scheme. IMPORTANT NOTE: This non-accredited module is provided for professional development purposes only. Participants will be issued with a 'Certificate of Participation', and this does not lead to an accreditation with SIRA. If you are a health practitioner seeking to be listed with SIRA as an accredited assessor of permanent impairment, please go back to the store and purchase the Accredited Version. Eligibility Requirements For information about eligibility requirements, accreditation pathways, and to determine whether this course is right for you, please visit Permanent Impairment Assessor Training - SIRA. This module provides specialist training in the assessment of permanent impairment of the lower extremity in accordance with Part 6 of the NSW Motor Accident Guidelines: Permanent Impairment (the Guidelines) and Chapter 3, Section 3.2 of the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fourth Edition (AMA4). Participants will develop an understanding of the principles, processes and methodologies used to assess lower extremity impairment arising from motor accident injuries. This module provides a systematic approach to assessing lower extremity impairment using the Guidelines and AMA4. Participants will learn how to assess impairment of the hip, knee, leg, ankle and foot, determine whole person impairment (WPI), and apply key assessment principles through practical case studies and worked examples. Required Resources Please have your copy of the AMA4 with you during the webinar, if not already purchased it is available from shop.mja.com.au. You will also need access to the Guidelines which are available to download on the SIRA website. Read more