If you want to become a rehabilitation or return-to-work coordinator, this course is ideal professional development. If you want formal recognition of training for staff in this role, this course ensures competence in the rehabilitation and return-to-work of injured workers.
The Certificate of Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Programming is designed to provide the knowledge and skills you need to manage rehabilitation or return-to-work programs for an organisation.
In this online rehabilitation and return-to-work course, you will learn how analyse, process and dispute claims; consult with medical professionals; undertake risk analysis; and understand breaches of return-to-work programs.
This professional development course will give you the skills to design a rehabilitation and return-to-work program, including job redesign, reduced hours and alternative duties. You will also gain an understanding of legislative requirements, including safe work practices, how to use appropriate terminology and correct documentation of client information.
On completion of this course, you will have gained the knowledge, skills and tools you need to manage a rehabilitation and return-to-work program and to work within a community rehabilitation environment.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Coordinate rehabilitation and return to work programs
- Organisations workers compensation insurance police
- Schemes
- Registration certificates
- Self-insurers
- Process claims
- Notify rehabilitation provider
- Advise claimants if claim is accepted
- Identify illness and prepare required documents
- Period of absence and rehabilitation assistance required
- Risk assessment
- Ensuring consultation occurs
- Rehabilitation
- Coordinate job redesign, reduced hours
- Design a return to work program
- Obtain approval for program
- Coordinate with the employee
- Risk analysis
- Regular communication between all parties
- Common challenges and solutions
- Identify breaches and suggest remedial action
- Resignations and notice
- Notifying workers compensation authorities when breaches occur
- Modify return to work programs
- Evaluation
- Relevant legislation
Unit 2 - Work within a community rehabilitation environment
- Roles of health professionals
- Client rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation programs
- Nutrition support
- Supervisory requirements / relationships
- Family, community groups, care workers
- Client status and progress
- Rehabilitation services
- Support / advocacy groups
- Job Service Australia
- Green Corps
- Voluntary work
- Educational needs
- Diabetes educators
- Disability liaison officers
- ADCET
- Engaging interpreters
- Identify client risks in client home
- Hygiene and infection control
- Home care and community settings
- Housekeeping
- Disposal of sharps
- Report hazards
- Document client information
- Documenting requirements
- Feedback
- Appropriate terminology
Unit 3 - Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work
- Identify return-to-work requirements
- Legislative requirements for return to work
- Facilitating an injured worker returning to work
- Worker’s compensation schemes
- Rights, roles, duties and responsibilities (worker, schemes and employer)
- Employers responsibilities
- Injured workers supervisor’s responsibilities
- Return to work coordinator’s responsibilities
- Insurer’s roles, rights and responsibilities
- Health providers duties and responsibilities
- Injury management coordinator’s duties and responsibilities
- Organisational requirements for return to work
- Assist and preparing for injured worker to return to work
- Identify suitable return-to-work duties
- Involving all parties to confirm duties
- Identifying barriers to a worker returning to work
- Preparing and designing a return to work program
- Identify and manage health and safety risks to other team members
- Establish a return to work agreement
- Other information to include in agreement
- Assist with implementing return to work
- Identify hazards in the work environment for injured worker
- Risk management
- Changes and modifications to work environment
- Consulting with rehabilitation coordinator
- Monitor and evaluating return to work
- Gather feedback from all parties
- Facilitate communication between parties
- Monitor return to work plan
- Identify and address any non-compliance
- Address any hazards
- Hierarchy of controls model
- Evaluate program
- Evaluate case manager’s and rehab providers performance
- Were the organisations policies and procedures effective?
Study Hours
Estimated duration 45 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
I found the learning and resource materials to be more than sufficient, adequate and to a high standard. The course itself was simple to navigate around, which assisted with easy submissions for assessment purposes. I will certainly look at Australian Online Courses to study with into the future.
A.Woolley, Narwee, NSW | Certificate of Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Programming
Very good course structure. Enjoyable experience. Has helped me in the workplace and have now taken on a new role in the business as OHS & RTW Officer.
D. Hunter, Shepparton, VIC | Certificate of Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Programming
Found the course content applicable and would use the skills and knowledge gained from the training course
S. Chapman, Salisbury East, SA, Certificate of Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Programming
I found the training on-line very efficient and provided enough detail to help me understand, Rehab and the Return to Work Progression from start to finish.
T. Lamont, Howrah, TAS | Certificate of Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Programming
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Click Enrol Now (Credit Card) or Enrol Now (Internet Banking/BPAY)
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Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
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Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Return to Work Co-Ordinator
- Rehabilitation Manager
- Human Resource Manager
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