A practical, visual introduction to injury management and return to work in Australia. Learn why early intervention matters, how the state-based workers-compensation schemes work, what 'recover at work' and 'suitable duties' really mean and the roles workers, supervisors and return-to-work coordinators play, as paced slides with diagrams, a real workplace decision scenario, quick self-checks and legal detail tailored to your state or territory.
~40 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Explain why early intervention and good injury management improve recovery and return-to-work outcomes
Describe how Australia's workers-compensation schemes are state- and territory-based and identify your scheme and regulator
Explain the recover-at-work principle and the purpose of suitable duties and a return-to-work plan
Outline the roles of the worker, supervisor, employer and return-to-work coordinator in the return-to-work process
Identify the key early steps and timeframes to follow when a worker is injured at work
Course Content
1. Why injury management matters
2. How the schemes work
3. Early intervention & recover at work
4. Suitable duties & the RTW plan
5. Roles & responsibilities
6. Apply it: a return-to-work decision
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
Supervisors, team leaders, managers, HR and safety staff and workplace return-to-work contacts who support injured workers, plus any worker wanting to understand the process.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It builds general understanding of injury management and return-to-work principles and does not issue a unit of competency. It is not a substitute for the accredited or regulator-approved Return to Work (or Rehabilitation and Return to Work) Coordinator training required in some states and territories, and it does not qualify you to manage workers-compensation claims or give medical advice. Workers-compensation entitlements and obligations are set by your state or territory scheme. Always check the requirements that apply where you work.
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$39.00
Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~40 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
Supervisors, team leaders, managers, HR and safety staff and workplace return-to-work contacts who support injured workers, plus any worker wanting to understand the process.
Level
Intermediate
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