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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Workers Compensation & Rehabilitation

  • Unit Code

    OHS6110

  • Year

    2019

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    3

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Gregory Weng HO

Description

In this unit, students develop an understanding of effective injury management, workers compensation and workplace health promotion practices using Australian and international case studies. Students explore the legal requirements of injury management from a local and national perspective. Students also explore evidence-based strategies for the purpose of achieving an efficient and successful return to work.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

This unit is delivered online and as a consequence students wishing to enrol will need to have internet access.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded OHS5110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Synthesise the factors that impact on workers compensation, occupational rehabilitation, and health promotion in the workplace.
  2. Critically evaluate the processes involved in the development of an occupational rehabilitation programme.
  3. Demonstrate competency in managing an injured workers return-to-work program using a multi-disciplinary approach.

Unit Content

  1. Workers compensation legislation and how the principles of workers compensation relate to the rehabilitation of injured employees.
  2. The injury management process and overcoming barriers to success.
  3. Developing an in-house Injury Management System and return-to-work plans.
  4. The role of the insurer in rehabilitation and injury management.
  5. The role of allied health professionals in rehabilitation.
  6. The role of vocational rehabilitation services.
  7. Evaluating cost effectiveness of return-to-work processes.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Students will be provided with learning modules notes that contain self-paced activities, readings and case studies. Students are also supported via interactive online tutorials and an online discussion board forum.

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.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayAssessment One50%
ExaminationFinal Examination50%

Core Reading(s)

  • Barrett, T., Strickland, E., & Browne, D. (2016). Rehabilitation : Work and beyond (3rd ed., p. 381). Safety and Rehabilitation Books. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/970683949?databaseList=638
  • Archer, R., Borthwick, K., Travers, M., & Ruschena, L. (2014). WHS: A management guide (4th ed.). Australia: Cengage Learning. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/879262648?databaseList=638

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Workers Compensation & Rehabilitation

  • Unit Code

    OHS6110

  • Year

    2019

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    3

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Gregory Weng HO

Description

In this unit, students develop an understanding of effective injury management, workers compensation and workplace health promotion practices using Australian and international case studies. Students explore the legal requirements of injury management from a local and national perspective. Students also explore evidence-based strategies for the purpose of achieving an efficient and successful return to work.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

This unit is delivered online and as a consequence students wishing to enrol will need to have internet access.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded OHS5110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Synthesise the factors that impact on workers compensation, occupational rehabilitation, and health promotion in the workplace.
  2. Critically evaluate the processes involved in the development of an occupational rehabilitation programme.
  3. Demonstrate competency in managing an injured workers return-to-work program using a multi-disciplinary approach.

Unit Content

  1. Workers compensation legislation and how the principles of workers compensation relate to the rehabilitation of injured employees.
  2. The injury management process and overcoming barriers to success.
  3. Developing an in-house Injury Management System and return-to-work plans.
  4. The role of the insurer in rehabilitation and injury management.
  5. The role of allied health professionals in rehabilitation.
  6. The role of vocational rehabilitation services.
  7. Evaluating cost effectiveness of return-to-work processes.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Students will be provided with learning modules notes that contain self-paced activities, readings and case studies. Students are also supported via interactive online tutorials and an online discussion board forum.

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.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayAssessment One50%
ExaminationFinal Examination50%

Core Reading(s)

  • Barrett, T., Strickland, E., & Browne, D. (2016). Rehabilitation : Work and beyond (3rd ed., p. 381). Safety and Rehabilitation Books. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/970683949?databaseList=638
  • Archer, R., Borthwick, K., Travers, M., & Ruschena, L. (2014). WHS: A management guide (4th ed.). Australia: Cengage Learning. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/879262648?databaseList=638

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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