Course description:
This course covers advanced technical concepts under the Workers Compensation legislation and provides an in-depth working knowledge of injury and claims management practices. Content focuses on best practice recovery and return to work considerations, lump sum entitlements, review of employer obligations pursuant to the legislation, discontinuance and reductions, weekly payment reimbursement requests and the dispute resolution process.

Learning objectives:

On completion of this course you will have an in-depth understanding of:

Best practice recovery and return to work considerations
Lump sum entitlements
Employer obligations pursuant to the legislation termination and reductions
Weekly payment reimbursement requests and
The dispute resolution process

Recommended for:

This course is recommended for participants who have completed Role of the Return to Work Coordinator course or who possess an in-depth knowledge and / or at least 6 months experience working in the Victorian Workers Compensation scheme.

Recommended pre-learning:

Role of the Return to Work Coordinator course (either face to face or virtual event)

Face to Face: https://events.humanitix.com/r...
Virtual Event: https://events.humanitix.com/v...

About the Trainer: Megan Hansson, Learning & Development Specialist

Meg Hansson is the Learning and Development Specialist at EML and has worked in workers’ compensation, return to work and occupational health and safety for over 20 years. During this time Meg has applied her skills, knowledge and experience in a range of roles including as a trainer and facilitator, learning designer, advisor , Mental Health and WHS Specialist. Meg has extensive experience interpreting legislation and is passionate about helping learners achieve their career and study goals.

Meg holds a Diploma of Workplace Health and Safety, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Fitness and a Diploma of Human Resources.

Duration: 3.5 hours

Important Information:

This event will be held on Microsoft Teams. Connection details will be emailed prior to the event.

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Personalised 1-on-1 coaching for Return to Work Coordinator coaching, with discounts for EML Customers available through EML Offers
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Injury Management for Managers & Supervisors - e-learning course available free for EML Customers through EMlearning