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Use medical knowledge in the management of personal injury claims

Use medical knowledge in the management of personal injury claims

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPIM505
State Code
AUS60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
081103 - Insurance And Actuarial Studies
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply medical information and knowledge of body systems and functions to personal injury management. It includes an overview of how human body systems are impacted by personal injuries and knowledge of common personal injury treatments, prognoses and management strategies.It applies to individuals who have well developed skills and a broad knowledge base of the sector, services and organisation and take responsibility for case and/or technical management of claims.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine types and impacts of personal injuries
  • 1.1 Research the location and nature of most common types of personal injuries
  • 1.2 Determine the physiological impacts of personal injuries on identified body systems and their functioning
  • 1.3 Identify the bio psychosocial effects of personal injuries and the personal injury management process on the claimant and significant others
  • 1.4 Use knowledge of types and impacts of personal injuries in the management of claims
2. Research common treatments and prognoses
  • 2.1 Identify the most common disorders arising from personal injury
  • 2.2 Determine the most common treatments and prognoses of common disorders arising from personal injury
  • 2.3 Research bio psychosocial barriers to effective treatment of personal injuries and strategies to manage them
  • 2.4 Identify and coordinate appropriate services to manage personal injuries for claimants
3. Analyse and interpret medical information
  • 3.1 Identify sources and obtain relevant medical information to meet specific personal injury management objectives
  • 3.2 Use appropriate technology to analyse, interpret, store and share medical information to inform injury and claims management decisions
  • 3.3 Seek advice from and escalate issues to appropriate specialists as required
  • 3.4 Communicate accurate information about claims or cases using correct medical terminology to relevant stakeholders according to legislative and organisational requirements
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