Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator Training

Under worker’s compensation legislation, Category 1 employers (defined as employers whose basic tariff premium exceeds $50,000), self insurers, and employers who are insured by a specialized insurer and who employ more than 20 workers, must have a qualified Return to Work Coordinator.

Introduction to RTW Coordinator Training:

This is a two day WorkCover NSW accredited course.  The course content includes:

• Overview of the workplace injury management and worker’s compensation system
• Components of an Employer’s RTW Programme
• Role of the RTW Coordinator
• Working with key players
• Working with the Nominated Treating Doctor (NTD)
• Putting theory into practice
• The role of the insurer
• Benefits for injured workers
• Developing a RTW Plan
• Dispute prevention and resolution

Advanced RTW Coordinator Training:

For people with experience as a qualified RTW Coordinator, this is the WorkCover NSW one day accredited course (workshop style) which aims to further develop your skills.  The course content includes:

• Managing complex claims – issues affecting suitable duties
• Strategic case management
• Managing complex claims – disputed claims
• Managing complex claims – mapping
• Options for permanently partially incapacitated workers