On Balance Training & Development

mlcoa now offer professional training courses to improve your medical understanding.

 

About the Courses

Each mlcoa On Balance course is uniquely designed for application in the work environment and is specifically tailored to meet the needs of:

• Injury Management Coordinators
• Rehabilitation Providers
• Case Managers
• Solicitors and Legal Providers
• Human Resources Managers
• OH&S Managers
• Insurance Brokers
• Associated Industry Professionals

mlcoa can also facilitate in-house training sessions at your workplace for groups of more than ten participants.

 

What sets mlcoa courses apart from the others?

• ANZIIF and NIBA accredited
• Small group sizes
• Designed and facilitated by medical and other healthcare experts
• Clear focus on workplace application
• Open discussion and case studies
• Hands-on activities and demonstrations
• Free post-course support and resources
• Comprehensive workbooks

 

The Workbooks

Yours for future reference

• Ideal workplace reference
• Clear diagrams and full labels
• Defines injury causes, symptoms and diagnosis
• Explores treatment options and recovery timeframes
• Free links to online support

“Excellent workbook, handouts and resources that I’ve referred to many times at work since the course” - Case Manager

 

Overview of Courses Offered

Understanding Musculoskeletal Injuries

2 DAYS, ANZIIF: 12 CIP POINTS, NIBA: 5 POINTS

Gain new insight into the musculoskeletal system, improve your medical terminology and understanding of injuries and related medical conditions. Packed full of practical exercises such as interpreting x-ray results, hands-on exploration of knee and shoulder injuries and demonstration of a functional capacity examination.

This course is clearly focused on its application to the
workplace and includes:

• Terminology of human anatomy
• Common conditions, injuries and their causes
• Structure and function of the spine, upper and
  lower limbs
• Diagnosis and treatment of the spine, upper and
  lower limb conditions
• Recovery timeframes
• Explanations about pain clinics and pain
  management
• Medical specialties and investigations
• Medications

Includes a FREE Book of Anatomical Charts
- yours to keep as part of the course!

 

Facilitator

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Mr Ross Tippett (BAppSci(Physio), Syd Uni)

Over 10 years of Vocational Rehabilitation experience. He is an
independent Specialist Physiotherapist for mlcoa and runs his own
consultancy. Ross’ experience provides a comprehensive skill base in
education and training, injury management, job analysis, early intervention
and preventative strategies. He utilises a variety of learning methodologies
to ensure a dynamic environment throughout the two day course.

“I learnt more in just the first day of the musculoskeletal course than I did in the 8 weeks of my University Medical Terminology course.” - Case Manager, Superannuation Company

 

Understanding Heart Disease

1/2 DAY, ANZIIF: 3 CIP POINTS

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to spend time with a leading Cardiologist exploring the causes and treatment of heart conditions and related diseases. Learn how to read medical reports to define the work and nonwork contributing factors of heart disease.

This course has a strong focus on how to manage its impact in the workplace and defining suitable return to work strategies. The content includes:

• The Circulatory System
• The anatomy and function of the heart
• Common cardiac complaints
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Heart Attack and Heart Failure
• Angina, Arrhythmias, and Cardiomyopathy
• Treatment, medication and rehabilitation
• Managing heart conditions in the workplace

Facilitator

CARDIOLOGIST

Dr Peter Hetzel (MB BS, MSc, MRCP, MRACP, FRACP, FRCP)

Dr Hetzel’s professional appointments have included Director of the
Cardiovascular Investigation Unit at the Royal Adelaide Hospital
and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Medicine at Adelaide University.
Made a member of the Order of Australia in 1998, Dr Hetzel is a most
engaging presenter, and leads this learning forum with a clear focus
on understanding the rehabilitation and return to work needs and
outcomes for employees with heart disease.

“I loved the constant relationship between theory and practise through real examples in the workplace. Very relevant to my job” - Injury Manager, Self Insured Employer

 

Understanding Psychiatric Illness

1 DAY, ANZIIF: 6 CIP POINTS, NIBA: 5 POINTS

Over 17 years of experience as a General Psychiatrist. He is author of
A Guide to Psychiatric Terms and Medications. Participants at his sold out
courses confirm what a dynamic and engaging presenter he is – one who
challenges thinking and provides practical case studies relevant to the
workplace and one’s own experiences.

Included are:

• 16 common psychiatric conditions
• Relevant stressors and treatment strategies
• Causation and diagnosis
• Commonly used psychiatric terms
• Psychiatric assessment tools & intervention
  strategies
• The psychiatric consultation and reports
• Medications used in psychiatry and their side effects
• Appropriate questions to ask Psychiatrists
  

Facilitator

PSYCHIATRIST

Dr Howe Synnott (MB BS, DObst RCOG, RANZCP) has over 17 years of experience as a General Psychiatrist. He is author of “A Guide to Psychiatric Terms and Medications.” Participants at his sold out courses confirm he is a dynamic and engaging presenter, who challenges thinking and provides practical case studies relevant to the workplace.

"I learned more about psychiatric illness and gained a greater insight into human behaviour in one day than I have in a lifetime of reading medical reports.” - Partner, Legal Firm

 

Drug and Alcohol Abuse - Psychiatric Strategies

1 DAY, ANZIIF: 6 CIP POINTS
Times are changing! Today many Injury Coordinators, HR and other professionals face the workplace impact of drug and alcohol abuse, often with the challenge of managing insurance claims or coordinating rehabilitation and related programs.

This course targets the specific questions and issues of managing people with substance abuse and includes many important topics and issues:

• Discussion of drugs and their effects
• Managing drug abuse in work related injuries
• Understanding drug abuse, addiction and
  dependence
• Coping styles and defence mechanisms
• Withdrawal, recurrence, relapse and remission
• Medicalisation, support and resources
• Addressing drug abuse in psychiatric claims
• Medico-legal issues/case studies, assessments & reports
  

Facilitator

Dr Howe Synnott - please see under "Understanding Psychiatric Illnesses" course for facilitator summary.

 

To register your interest in any of these courses or for more information, please contact mlcoa in your local state or territory.