SIRA NSW Permanent Impairment Assessor Training

Nervous System - Workers Compensation - Permanent Impairment Assessor Training (Accredited Version) Delivery: Live online webinar Audience: Specialist medical practitioners seeking accreditation as Permanent Impairment Assessors in the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme, with qualifications, training and experience relevant to nervous system impairment assessment. 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 central and peripheral nervous system in accordance with Chapter 5 of the NSW Workers Compensation Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th Edition (the Guidelines) and Chapter 13 of the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth Edition (AMA5). Participants will develop an understanding of the principles, processes and methodologies used to assess nervous system impairment arising from work-related injury. Designed for specialist medical practitioners seeking accreditation as Permanent Impairment Assessors in the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme, this module provides a systematic approach to assessing nervous system impairment using the Guidelines and AMA5. Participants will learn how to assess impairments affecting the brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves and peripheral nervous system, 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 trained Workers Compensation Permanent Impairment Assessor for nervous system impairment assessments in NSW. Required Resources Please have your copy of the AMA5 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

Nervous System - Workers Compensation - Permanent Impairment Assessor 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, 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 central and peripheral nervous system in accordance with Chapter 5 of the NSW Workers Compensation Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th Edition (the Guidelines) and Chapter 13 of the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth Edition (AMA5). Participants will develop an understanding of the principles, processes and methodologies used to assess nervous system impairment arising from work-related injury. This module provides a systematic approach to assessing nervous system impairment using the Guidelines and AMA5. Participants will learn how to assess impairments affecting the brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves and peripheral nervous system, 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 AMA5 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

Psychiatry Module - Workers Compensation - Permanent Impairment Assessor Training (Accredited Version) Delivery: Live online webinar Audience: Specialist medical practitioners seeking accreditation as Permanent Impairment Assessors in the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme, with qualifications, training and experience relevant to psychiatric and psychological impairment assessment. 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 psychiatric and psychological impairment in accordance with Chapter 11 of the NSW Workers Compensation Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th Edition (the Guidelines). Participants will develop an understanding of the principles, processes and methodologies used to assess psychiatric and psychological impairment arising from work-related injury. Designed for specialist medical practitioners seeking accreditation as Permanent Impairment Assessors in the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme, this module provides a systematic approach to assessing psychiatric and psychological impairment using the Psychiatric Impairment Rating Scale (PIRS). Participants will learn how to 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 trained Workers Compensation Permanent Impairment Assessor for psychiatric and psychological impairment assessments in NSW. Required Resources You will need access to the Guidelines (specifically Chapter 11), they are available to download on the SIRA website. Please Note: AMA5 is not required for Psychiatry Module training. Participants should, however, be familiar with Chapters 1 and 2 of AMA5, which cover the principles and philosophy of impairment assessment. Read more

Psychiatry Module - Workers Compensation - Permanent Impairment Assessor 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, 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 psychiatric and psychological impairment in accordance with Chapter 11 of the NSW Workers Compensation Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th Edition (the Guidelines). Participants will develop an understanding of the principles, processes and methodologies used to assess psychiatric and psychological impairment arising from work-related injury. This module provides a systematic approach to assessing psychiatric and psychological impairment using the Psychiatric Impairment Rating Scale (PIRS). Participants will learn how to determine whole person impairment (WPI) and apply key assessment principles through practical case studies and worked examples. Required Resources You will need access to the Guidelines (specifically Chapter 11), they are available to download on the SIRA website. Please Note: AMA5 is not required for Psychiatry Module training. Participants should, however, be familiar with Chapters 1 and 2 of AMA5, which cover the principles and philosophy of impairment assessment. Read more

Spine 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 spinal impairment in accordance with Part 6 of the SIRA Motor Accidents Guidelines: Permanent Impairment (the Guidelines) and Chapter 3 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 spinal impairment arising from motor accident injuries. Designed for health practitioners seeking authorisation and listing as Permanent Impairment Assessors in the NSW CTP scheme, this course provides a systematic approach to assessing spinal impairment using the Diagnostic Related Estimate (DRE) method and the Motor Accidents Guidelines. Participants will learn how to assess cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine injuries, determine whole person impairment (WPI), and apply key assessment principles through practical case studies and worked examples. The module examines key concepts including causation, threshold injury, stability, radiculopathy, multilevel structural compromise, spinal fusion, corticospinal tract injury, cauda equina syndrome, pre-existing impairment deductions and impairment reporting requirements.  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 spinal 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

Spine 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 specialist training in the assessment of permanent spinal impairment in accordance with Part 6 of the SIRA Motor Accidents Guidelines: Permanent Impairment (the Guidelines) and Chapter 3 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 spinal impairment arising from motor accident injuries. This module provides a systematic approach to assessing spinal impairment using the Diagnostic Related Estimate (DRE) method and the Motor Accidents Guidelines. Participants will learn how to assess cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine injuries, determine whole person impairment (WPI), and apply key assessment principles through practical case studies and worked examples. The module examines key concepts including causation, threshold injury, stability, radiculopathy, multilevel structural compromise, spinal fusion, corticospinal tract injury, cauda equina syndrome, pre-existing impairment deductions and impairment reporting requirements.  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