NT workers compensation online training program
In 2018 NT WorkSafe launched the Northern Territory Workers Compensation Online Training Program.
This program is specifically focused on return to work legislation and was a joint project between the Personal Injury Education Foundation and NT WorkSafe. The project involved extensive collaboration with insurance company representatives and claims managers.
Completing this program will provide essential information about the Return to Work Act 1986, an understanding of the return to work process and claims management. For participants who have a particular learning objective, individual learning streams can be chosen.
This program is available to all stakeholders who have an interest in the Northern Territory workers compensation scheme, such as:
- General practitioners
- Allied health professionals
- Lawyers
- Insurance brokers
- Return to work coordinators
- Rehabilitation providers
- Insurers
Online Program
Access this program via the NT WorkSafe Learning Portal at https://ntworksafe.learnupon.com/store
- Web based on any computer - Google Chrome recommended
- The full program has 12 modules made up of 38 topics
- Each topic takes about 20 minutes
- Built in resources - glossary, medical dictionary, links to legislation
- Unique and secure login
- NIBA CPD points - Full program 12 CPD points, or streams 4 CPD points each
- ANZIIF CPD points - Full program 12.5 CPD points, or streams 5 CPD points each
Program outline
There are 4 courses that you can purchase and complete on the NT WorkSafe Learning Portal.
1. Full NT Workers Compensation Training Program ($517)
2. Workers Compensation Legislation Stream ($308)
3. Claims Management Stream ($154)
4. Injury Management and Return to Work Stream ($154)
Details of the modules and topics in each stream are shown below.
Workers Compensation Legislation Stream
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Overview of NT Legislation
1. Northern Territory Legislation
2. Underwriting and Statutory Obligations
3. Dispute Resolution -
Claims and Compensation
4. Claim Notification and Determination
5. Loss of Earning Capacity
6. Medical Treatment and Expenses -
Workers and Injuries
7. Define a Worker
8. Injuries and Diseases
9. State of Connection -
Long Term and Permanent Injuries
10. Entitlements and Long Term Incapacity
11. Permanent Impairment
12. Death of a Worker
13. Settlements
Claims Management Stream
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Introduction to Claims Management
1. Role of a Case Manager
2. Document Claims and Manage Costs
3. Develop Service Relationships -
Source Claim and Medical Information
4. Collect and Share Information
5. Contact Employer and Worker
6. Maintain Stakeholder Relationships
7. Contact Treating Medical Practitioner
8. Medical Certificates and Examinations -
Assess Claim Liability
9. Injury Notification and Entitlements
10. Determine Claim Liability
11. Prevent Disputes -
Monitor a Claim
12. Develop a Case Management Plan
13. Implement a Case Management Plan
14. Monitor a Case Management Plan
Injury Management and Return to Work Stream
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Overview of Workplace Injuries
1. Medical Terminology
2. Body Systems
3. Workplace Injuries -
Workplace Injury Rehabilitation
4. Injuries and Recoveries
5. Vocational Rehabilitation Providers -
Injury and Return to Work Strategies
6. Injury Management Strategy
7. Identify Risk Factors
8. Return to Work Strategy -
Return to Work Plans
9. Develop Return to Work Plans
10. Barriers to Return to Work
11. Monitor Return to Work Plan