training
• workcover registered
• behavioural
• custom built
LINKS TO TRAINING SECTIONS
WORKCOVER REGISTERED
BEHAVIOURAL
CUSTOM BUILT
2006 TRAINING PROGRAM
1. INTRODUCTION TO RETURN TO WORK COORDINATION
This two day WorkCover registered course is designed to give new or inexperienced Return to Work Coordinators the skills to effectively manage workplace injuries. The course aims to:
• Provide an overview of the Worker's Compensation scheme
• Review the current Return to Work Program of each participant's workplace
• Provide a detailed overview of the role of a Return to Work Coordinator
• Provide information on how best to work with all parties involved in workers compensation
This course is recommended for all organisations who nominate a Return to Work Coordinator, and the following benefits are recognised:
• More effective management of injuries.
• Faster return to work of injured workers
• A reduction in workers compensation premiums
• An opportunity to learn from other Return to Work Coordinators located in the region
2. ADVANCED RETURN TO WORK COORDINATION
This one day WorkCover registered course trains Return to Work Coordinators in the more advanced skills that are needed in their role. The course aims to:
• Provide strategies for conflict resolution
• Train in mediation skills
• Provide skills for handling difficult cases
• Review ways in which the Return to Work Coordinator can work with doctors and other key parties
This course is recommended for Return to Work Coordinators who are seeking advanced training in their role, and the following benefits are recognised:
• More strategic management of injuries, especially the more complex or "stuck" cases
• Faster return to work of injured workers
• A reduction in workers compensation premiums
• An opportunity to learn from other Return to Work Coordinators located in the region
1. MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING - "BACK TO BACK"
This competency based manual handling training package is designed to train workers in more effective manual handling skills. The course aims to:
• Provide a theoretical background on how the body works
• Educate participants on the reasons for aches, pains and injuries relating to manual handling
• Identify potential risks associated with duties in their workplace
• Provide a practical application of better manual handling techniques relating to their specific workplace and duties
All workplaces can benefit from this, as our focus is on the prevention of manual handling related injuries. The training provides a simple, fun, practical approach to an issue which is notorious for workplace injuries.
The following benefits are recognised:
• Comply with your legal obligation to ensure employees are trained in safe manual handling
• Reduce the risk of manual handling related injuries in your workplace
• Reduce the number of manual handling injury claims submitted to your insurer
2. CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Independent Injury Solutions can provide conflict resolution training for employees, supervisors and management depending on the need of your workplace.
This training course has the following objectives:
• To learn how to identify sources of conflict in the workplace
• To develop strategies for personal change
• To develop skills in mediation and conflict resolution
This training course may benefit workplaces with conflict between staff and/or management, or can be used as preventative strategy for staff to manage their own client's or customer's difficult behaviour.
3. STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Independent Injury Solutions can provide stress management training for employees, supervisors and management depending on the need of your workplace.
This training course has the following objectives:
• To identify stressors in the workplace
• To recognise symptoms of stress overload
• To teach stress management techniques relevant to the individual and their workplace environment
This training course assists in preventing and managing stress in the workplace. It encourages individuals to identify sources of workplace stress and to develop strategies for change.
4. QUIT SMOKING
Independent Injury Solutions can provide a fun and successful Quit Smoking course for employees, supervisors and management depending on the need of your workplace.
This course has the following objectives:
• To provide a support network for those attempting to quit smoking
• To develop an understanding of why a psychological approach to
quitting smoking will work
• To empower individuals with the tools and strategies to quit smoking
This training course focuses on assisting people with their goal to stop smoking and subsequently assists in improving the health and well being of your workplace.
5. PSYCHOLOGICAL CASE MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR RETURN TO WORK COORDINATORS
This course provides Return to Work Coordinators with the skills to efficiently manage psychological injury claims in the workplace. The course empowers Return to Work Coordinators with the skills to:
• Develop a Return to Work Plan for a worker with a psychological injury
• Identify factors that may need consideration for managing a worker with a psychological injury
• Learn strategies for the most efficient management of a psychological claim
• Review ways in which the Return to Work Coordinator can work with involved treating parties
This course is recommended for experienced Return to Work Coordinators who are seeking higher skills in managing psychological claims, and the following benefits are recognised:
• More efficient management of psychological injury claims
• Faster return to work of psychologically injured workers
• A reduction in workers compensation premiums
• An opportunity to learn from other Return to Work Coordinators located in the region
TRAINING TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
If your business has specific training requirements, Independent Injury Solutions can tailor a training package to match your organisations' individual needs. Examples of previous training we have custom developed includes:
• Manual Handling Training to address specific work tasks
• Management of difficult customers
• Stress management for supervisors and managers
• Training in Exercise and Stretches specific to work tasks
• Dealing with mental illness and challenging behaviours
Costs are competitive and you can be assured that the training is designed to address specific needs in line with your workplace's occupational health and safety strategies.