Evaluation of Permanent Medical Impairment Rating (Based on AMA-6th Edition) Short Course

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Introduction

Statistics show that more than 7.5% of the South African population is living with a permanent disability. Many of the people living with these disabilities have been undercompensated by the relevant schemes and funds since the medical professionals dealing with their assessments do not have the training on how to complete these assessments and claims. This could result in significant financial and reputational costs to the patient and medical professionals

Accreditation

Accredited according to the HPCSA’s CPD Guidelines for Health Care Professionals for 27 CEUs on Level 2

Course Dates

PlaceDatePrice
Pretoria15-17 Mar 24R9 999.00
Durban19-21 Apr 24R9 999.00
Johannesburg17-19 May 24R9 999.00
Cape Town07-09 Jun 24R9 999.00
Pretoria02-04 Aug 24R9 999.00
Pretoria13-15 Sep 24R9 999.00
Pretoria08-10 Nov 24R9 999.00

Assessment

Participants are assessed on the self-study component of the course through means of a multiple-choice questionnaire

Course Content

The following topics are covered under this programme:

  • Conceptual Foundation and Philosophy of The Guides (AMA-6th Edition);
  • Practical application of the Guides;
  • Report Writing;
  • Pain Related Impairment;
  • The Upper Extremities;
  • The Lower Extremities;
  • The Spine and Pelvis;
  • Central Nervous System;
  • Mental and Behaviour Systems;
  • The Skin;
  • Visual System;
  • Hearing;
  • Practical Case Studies;
  • Applying the Narrative test (RAF)

Course Design

Contact Tuition (3 day interactive workshop). Multiple choice questionnaire on last day.

Who Should Enrol

Medical Doctors, Medical and Hospital Case Managers, Occupational and Physical Therapists, Disability Evaluators and Nurses involved in the assessment of medical impairment for the Road Accident Fund, Worker’s Compensation, Rand Mutual Assurance and Insurance Companies paying disabilities based on permanent medical impairment