Occupational Health Physiotherapy Level 1
The Occupational Health Physiotherapy Level 1 course provides an exciting opportunity to open new doors for Physiotherapists. In the past seven years since this course has been running, over 85% of participants have rated the course highly and worth the investment. This is a chance to broaden your perspective and possibilities into a growing area where Physiotherapists use their skills to promote wellbeing, help prevent injuries as well as more effectively manage them once they occur.
This is an interactive course covering 10 modules, including professional performance standards, the role of the occupational health physiotherapist, workplace legislation relevant to OHP, the risk management approach to injury prevention, basic worksite assessment, ergonomic workstation assessments, workplace safety systems and safety culture, injury management and professional communication.The approach taken in this course is Facilitative Training, featuring high levels of interactive discussion, case studies and practical work based on videos and workstation assessments, as available at the training venues.
Learning outcomes
- Describe the intended aims, functions and application of work health and safety legislation, Codes of Practice, Standards and other guidance material relevant to OH practice.
- Apply the principles and elements of risk management processes contained within a workplace safety system to workplace injury prevention and management strategies.
- Identify and demonstrate the professional behaviours, inclusivity and communication skills required to engage optimally with stakeholders.
- Apply the principles and the pathway of best practice injury management to achieve early and enduring return to work and to identify and manage barriers to return to work.
- Apply the human factors/ergonomic principles of good work design to promote wellbeing and the prevention and management of worker injuries.
Prerequisites
- Pre-reading materials distributed at registration cut-off date. This course is only available to qualified and AHPRA registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists
Presenters
David Hall
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (1995) Advanced Diploma in Group Facilitation (2009) Cert IV in TAE40110 (2012) CPP Certified Trainer for MBTI (2012) 15 years' experience in Occupational Health, Rehabilitation &Training Co-author of 2011 creation and 2016 revision of APA Level 1 OHPA course Nat Chair APA OHPA National Group 2016-2019 David is passionate about promoting health, productivity and teamwork in organisations. With a unique background in Occupational Health Physiotherapy and Group Facilitation, David takes a holistic approach to his work and loves what he does. David heads the Productivity and Teamwork division for PHW Group. The foundation of this work is Training programs targeted at managers and focused on Communication Skills, Group Facilitation skills and more. David also provides guidance and mentoring for the Health and Wellbeing division of PHW Group with many years' experience in this field. In 2016 he became the National chair of the APA Occupational Health Physiotherapist Association (OHPA) after many years engagement as the Victorian chair of this group. This role includes the development and reviewing of training programs for the OHPA. Outside of this David is a Silent Disco host, Trivia night MC and father of two gorgeous kids.
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