Providing health services in the NSW motor accidents CTP scheme

This webpage is being reconstructed. The online training course for allied health practitioners has been updated. For information on the updated course, including costs, visit Personal Injury Education Foundation website.

The module includes:

• an overview of the NSW motor accidents CTP scheme
• the claims process
• the principles for treating people with compensable injuries
• information on providing allied health services in the motor accidents CTP scheme
• tips to help solve problems and disagreements.

The module is for:

• all allied health professionals who are new to, or need a refresher on working with people injured in motor vehicle accidents and claiming through the NSW motor accidents CTP scheme
• people who complete this module and quiz obtain a certificate of completion and can place their name on the SIRA workshop attendee register.

How to book

This training module is provided through the SIRA learning portal. If you’re having troubling logging in, contact PIEF directly on 03 9940 4893 or [email protected].

Duration: It takes about 45 minutes to review the course material and complete the quiz.

Cost: Free

Help and more information

For more information, email us at [email protected].

Training to conduct Whole Person Impairment (WPI) assessments

SIRA is currently reviewing this training program for medical practitioners and anticipate the program will commence in early 2023.

SIRA will update this page in late 2022 to provide a link to information about the training and to register.

We are currently reviewing the training program for insurers. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

We are currently reviewing the training program for legal professionals. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

There are five training courses available for health professionals working in the NSW workers compensation system:

1. Providing allied health services in the NSW workers compensation system
2. 'Introducing the allied health recovery request' form
3. Webinar on the allied health practitioner management framework
4. Webinar on the Guidelines for workplace return to work programs

1. Providing allied health services in the NSW workers compensation system

This webpage is being reconstructed. The online training course for allied health practitioners has been updated. For information on the updated course, including costs, visit the Personal Injury Education Foundation website.

This three-part online training course prepares allied health practitioners planning to work in the NSW workers compensation system.

• Part 1: Provides an overview of the NSW workers compensation system for allied health practitioners
• Part 2: Focuses on the five principles of the Clinical framework for the delivery of health services
• Part 3: Provides further detail on the requirements to practice in the NSW workers compensation system, including successful completion of the allied health recovery request.

Before delivering services in the NSW workers compensation system, all physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, accredited exercise physiologists, psychologists, appropriately qualified counsellors and social workers must:

• satisfactorily complete this three-part online training program, and
• apply for and receive confirmation of their SIRA workers compensation approval.

Duration:

• Part 1 takes around 90 minutes to complete.
• Part 2 takes around 90 minutes to complete.
• Part 3 will take up to three hours to complete. It includes the submission of a completed allied health recovery request (AHRR) form.

The online training program is administered by the Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF). Access the training via the SIRA AHP NSW Learning Portal.

Find out more about the course.

If you’re having troubling logging in or booking the course contact PIEF directly on (03) 9940 4893.

Contact SIRA on 13 10 50 for more information on SIRA workers compensation approval.

2. 'Introducing the allied health recovery request' form

This form explains the allied health recovery request (AHRR) form and how to complete it.

3. Webinar on the allied health practitioner management framework

This webinar provides information on the allied health practitioner management framework.

4. Webinar on the Guidelines for workplace return to work programs

SIRA has developed the Guidelines for workplace return to work programs (guidelines) in line with legislation to support, inform and guide employers, workers and other stakeholders in developing a return to work program.

This webinar explains the guidelines for employers.

There is one courses available for insurers:

Webinar on the Guidelines for workplace return to work programs

SIRA has developed the Guidelines for workplace return to work programs (guidelines) in line with legislation to support, inform and guide employers, workers and other stakeholders in developing a return to work program.

This webinar explains the guidelines for employers.

There is one training webinar available for employers.

Webinar on the Guidelines for workplace return to work programs

SIRA has developed the Guidelines for workplace return to work programs (guidelines) in line with legislation to support, inform and guide employers, workers and other stakeholders in developing a return to work program.

This webinar explains the guidelines for employers.

Training in the evaluation of permanent impairment in the NSW workers compensation system

This training (online or face to face depending on the module) is delivered by AMA Training from content developed by Safe Work Australia. Each module is specific to a body system and explains the principles of the evaluation of permanent impairment in the NSW workers compensation system. It includes competency-based assessment.

Click on the modules below to book and to find more information on the duration, cost and format/location of each.

1. Core
2. Upper extremity
3. Lower extremity
4. Spine
5. Nervous system
6. Mental and behavioural disorders
7. Ear, nose and throat and related structures
8. Urinary and reproductive
9. Respiratory system
10. Hearing
11. Visual system
12. Haematopoietic system
13. Endocrine system
14. Skin
15. Cardiovascular
16. Digestive

This training is suited to specialist medical practitioners who wish to conduct assessments of permanent impairment for workers.

Contact AMA Training on (03) 9280 8722 or [email protected] for more information on the course modules.