Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Workplace Compensation and Injury Management

• Unit Code

  HST3503

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Mr Gregory Weng HO

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Description

In this unit, students gain knowledge of workers compensation legislation and insurance in order to develop the skills required for managing injuries in the workplace. Students will learn how to plan, design, implement and evaluate injury management systems and workers' compensation processes. These skills can be used in a variety of industries across Australia and internationally.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

The off campus version of this unit is delivered fully online with all resources and materials accessed through the University Learning Management System.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Adapt or modify knowledge gained in this unit to the particular resources and situations available that the student will be exposed too.
2. Contribute to development of processes designed to prevent employee injury and ill health.
3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the factors involved in occupational rehabilitation, injury management, and compensation from a national and international perspective.
4. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the services provided by rehabilitation and insurance professionals.
5. Develop, in a consultative manner, an Injury Management System.
6. Explain the requirements for accepting a leadership role in a multidisciplinary team and provide direction and education to other members of the team.
7. Plan and co-ordinate a return to work program for an injured worker using a multi-disciplinary approach.
8. Understand the process and requirements for establishing an Injury Management System.

Unit Content

1. Cost effectiveness of return-to-work and rehabilitation processes.
2. Injury management and rehabilitation in industry.
3. Injury management systems for industry.
4. Managing an in-house Injury Management System and developing Return-to-Work Plans.
5. Rehabilitation and successful case management.
6. Role of health and psychological professionals in rehabilitation and compensation.
7. The role of rehabilitation services and the professionals involvement.
8. The role of the private insurer in rehabilitation and injury manangement.
9. Workers' compensation legislation and how the principles of workers' compensation relate to the rehabilitation of injured employees.

Additional Learning Experience Information

ON-CAMPUS: Lectures and tutorials OFF-CAMPUS: Online learning materials, readings and on-line tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• Dunn, C. E., & Thakorlal, S. (2014). Australian Master Work Health and Safety Guide. (2nd ed.). North Ryde, NSW: CCH Australia.
• Barrett, T., Strickland, E., & Browne, D. (2016). Rehabilitation : work and beyond (3rd ed., p. 381). Safety and Rehabilitation Books.
• Brown, D., & Barrett, T. (2010). Rehabilitation, Work and Beyond. (2nd ed.). Perth, WA: Vineyard Publishers.
• Archer, R., Borthwick, K., Travers, M., & Ruschena, L. (2014). WHS: A management guide (4th ed.). Australia: Cengage Learning.

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