Postgraduate CUR-OHS520-2021

Compensation and Injury Management

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

19 Jul 2021

Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

analyse the consequences for the individual worker of occupational injury, disease, and ill health
demonstrate a detailed understanding of the modern approach to responsible management of work-related injuries consistent with the applicable legislation, appropriate policies, procedures and organisational processes
recognise the need to consider a broad spectrum of potential employee health and injury factors and the fitness for work obligations and evaluations required within a legislative and ethical framework
design an effective return to work program incorporating the expertise, consultation, monitoring and other obligations of all stakeholders in the injury management process

Topics covered

- TBA

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective

CUR-OHS-GCE-2021

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

Introduction to rehabilitation and services, fitness conditioning and work hardening, rehabilitation accreditation and providers, medico-legal and cultural issues, psycho-social issues, workers compensation legislation and injury management programs in the workplace.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Critical Literature Review (30%)
Report (40%)
Report and Presentation (30%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 18 Jul 21 to 24 Oct 21

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate CUR-OHS-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety