Introduction to Return to Work Coordinator Course - NSW

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Konekt's Return to Work Coordinator Course provides participants with the skills and knowledge they need to properly manage workplace injuries including identifying key components of a Return to Work program, identifying key issues in working with treatment providers, assists in recognising appropriate dispute prevention, and resolution strategies.

Key Topics

• NSW Workers Compensation Scheme
• Reviewing return to work program
• Role of the return to work coordinator
• Consultation with key stakeholders
• Benefits for injured workers
• Developing return to work plans
• Dispute prevention and resolution.

Main Benefits

• Develop an understanding of the main components of the Workers Compensation Act
• Identify stakeholders
• Explain the role of the return to work coordinator
• Understand the role of the insurer
• Identify key issues in working with medical practitioners and injury management / rehabilitation providers
• Provide information regarding worker entitlements and benefits
• Develop a simple return to work plan
• Have an elementary understanding of injuries and basic medical terminology
• Understand the rehabilitation process

Relevant Legislation

Workers Compensation Act 1987
Workplace Injury Management & Workers Compensation Act 1998
Workplace Injury Management and Workers, Compensation Regulation 2002
Workers Compensation Regulation 2003.

Course Regulator

This course is accredited by WorkCover Authority NSW.

Who Should Attend?

Return to work coordinators, human resource administrators who manage the return to work process.

Inclusions

Handbook, associated materials, morning and afternoon tea, a light lunch.

Duration

Day(s): 2 days

Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm

Next course: 13 & 14 June 2012 

Cost

$475 + GST* (discounts provided for multiple registrations)

Enquiries 

To find out more about this course, contact your local Konekt branch or download the Course Enrolment Form.

Please Note

*Cancellations made within seven days of course commencement date will be subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the course fee.

This course can also be run onsite at your organisation.