SIRA NSW Motor Accident Scheme (CTP) IAT

Self-Paced Learning

‍The training modules listed below are delivered on-demand.‍

Study and complete the training modules in your own time. You can submit questions to your qualified trainer to assist your learning.

* Assessments for the courses listed below will be marked after Wednesday, 15 January 2025.

This training mode consists of the following:

Supplementary Material for online training

This document provides information about the modules. It will familiarise participants with the content to be covered and provide an insight into the role of the permanent impairment assessor, methods of assessment & definitions.

PowerPoint slides

The PowerPoint slides discuss the particulars of each module and the methodology to be used.  They follow the pattern of an introduction, assessment steps and methodology, and case studies to be used as examples.  Emphasis should be placed on the points where the Guidelines modify the American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment Fourth Edition (AMA4). The case studies in the slide presentation demonstrate the practical application of the methods of assessment of permanent impairment in the Guidelines and AMA4.

Case Studies

A number of case studies will be provided for participant self-study.

Assessment Task

The competency-based assessment is to be completed in the participant's own time after enrolment into the training module. The assessment task is available in the Learning Management System. The participant will receive instructions about how to access the platform after booking into the specific module. The assessment task must be downloaded, completed and submitted for marking through the Learning Management System. The assessment must be submitted for marking within four weeks of registration for the training. Assessments will be marked within ten business days from the day they were received. The assessment must be completed and deemed satisfactory to complete the module.

Self-Paced Learning

Specialty Modules

complete Self-Paced Learning | core module before booking

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Ear, Nose & Throat and Related Structures

‍Module fee: $1,016.40 (inc. GST)

‍Duration: Competency-based assessment is required and must be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

‍Facilitator: TBC

Description

This module provides guidance on methods of assessing permanent impairment involving the ear, nose and throat, and related structures, including the face. Additionally, discusses the ear, hearing, equilibrium, the face, respiratory (air passage) obstruction, mastication and deglutition, olfaction and taste, and speech. There is potential overlap with other chapters, particularly the nervous system, in these areas. This training includes methods of assessment according to the American Medical Association’s Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment Fourth Edition as modified by the SIRA Motor Accident Guidelines Part 6.

Note: there is a separate module ‘Facial Injury and impairment’ appropriate for facial injury intended for Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons and Dental Surgeons.

Coming soon!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before attending this module.

expression of interest

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Urinary and Reproductive

‍Module fee: $1,016.40 (inc. GST)

‍Duration: Competency-based assessment is required and must be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

‍Facilitator: Prof. Peter Heathcote

Description

This module provides guidance on methods of assessing permanent impairment in the Urinary and Reproductive Systems. The Chapter 11 (pages 249-262, AMA4 Guides) is used for the assessment of these systems.

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before attending this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Respiratory System

‍Module fee: $1,016.40 (inc. GST)

‍Duration: Competency-based assessment is required and must be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

‍Facilitator: Dr Mark Burns

Description

This module provides guidance on the system of respiratory impairment classification which is based on a combination of forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume (FEV1) and diffusing capacity of carbon monoxide (DCO) or measurement of exercise capacity (VO2 max).

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Hearing

‍Module fee: $968.00 (inc. GST)

‍Duration: Competency-based assessment is required and must be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

‍Facilitator: TBC

Description

This module will cover permanent impairment assessment of the Hearing System according to the modified approach to AMA5 methodology set out in the NSW workers compensation guidelines for the evaluation of permanent impairment 4th edition (Guidelines). This substantial modification outlines that the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) tables are used to calculate the binaural hearing loss.

Coming soon!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

expression of interest

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Visual System

‍Module fee: $1,016.40 (inc. GST)

‍Duration: Competency-based assessment is required and must be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

‍Facilitator: A/Prof Heather Mack

Description

This module provides guidance on methods of assessing permanent impairment in the Visual System using Chapter 8 of the American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment Fourth Edition (AMA4) (pages 210-222) as modified by the SIRA Motor Accident Guidelines Part 6: Permanent impairment.

The AMA4 is used to assess permanent impairment in both the NSW Motor Accidents and Workers Compensation schemes.

Note: If you have successfully completed the NSW workers compensation permanent impairment training for the Visual system you do not need to undertake this training prior to applying to SIRA to be listed as a Health Practitioner Authorised to give evidence and be listed to assess permanent impairment in this module.

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Endocrine System

‍Module fee: $1,016.40 (inc. GST)

‍Duration: Competency-based assessment is required and must be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

‍Facilitator: Dr. Stephen Thornley

Description

This module provides guidance on methods of assessing permanent impairment in the Endocrine System. The Chapter 12 (pages 263-275, AMA4 Guides) is used to assess this system. Each endocrine organ or system is listed separately.

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Skin

‍Module fee: $1,016.40 (inc. GST)

‍Duration: Competency-based assessment is required and must be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

‍Facilitator: Dr. Ian Hamann

Description

This module provides guidance on methods of assessing permanent impairment of the skin including scarring and facial disfigurements.

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Cardiovascular

‍Module fee: $1,016.40 (inc. GST)

‍Duration: Competency-based assessment is required and must be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

‍Facilitator: TBC

Description

This module provides an explanation of the methods required for the assessment of the cardiovascular system including heart disease, hypertensive cardiovascular disease and vascular diseases affecting the extremities.

Coming soon!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

expression of interest

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Digestive

‍Module fee: $1,016.40 (inc. GST)

‍Duration: Competency-based assessment is required and must be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

‍Facilitator: Dr. John Garvey

Description

This module provides guidance on methods of assessing permanent impairment in the Digestive System using the methods outlined in Chapter 10 (pages 235-248, AMA4 Guides).

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Facial injury and impairment

‍Module fee: $1,016.40 (inc. GST)

‍Duration: Competency-based assessment is required and must be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

‍Facilitator: Dr. Yasantha Rajapakse

Description

This module provides guidance on methods of assessing permanent impairment of the face, nose and related structures, including swallowing and neurological facial impairment. It does not include impairment assessment of vision, hearing, vestibular system or lower airways and lungs.

Self-Paced Learning

Valid for Self-Paced Learning Specialty Modules Only*

Core Module

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please note this module is not a valid substitute for Instructor-Led Training | Core Module

Self-Paced Learning

Specialty Modules

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Ear, Nose & Throat and Related Structures

Coming soon!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before attending this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Urinary and Reproductive

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before attending this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Respiratory System

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Hearing

Coming soon!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Visual System

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Endocrine System

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Skin

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Cardiovascular

Coming soon!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Digestive

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

Self-Paced Learning Specialty Module*

Facial injury and impairment

Available now!

To be completed within 4 weeks after registration.

*Please remember you need to complete the Self-Paced Learning | Core Module before booking this module.

What's required before my training?

AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fourth Edition

SIRA Motor Accident Guidelines Part 6 Permanent impairment

How to become a health practitioner authorised to give evidence

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