Ear, Nose & Throat (Stream 2)

Accreditation Information

This is a Stream 2 module and is designed for doctors that have successfully completed the Stream 1 module and hold this accreditation.

Successful completion of the module will actually lead to awarding of one update of the  accreditation.

1. Ear Nose and Throat Update

If you have not completed the Stream 1 of this module, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Ear Nose and Throat (Stream 1)

Module Information

This module covers the assessment of permanent impairments from the principle dysfunctions of the ear, nose, throat and related structures.

The module covers:

• The fact that legislation requires that the Australian NAL methodology is used to assess hearing loss rather than the method in Chapter 9 of the Guides.
• The process to be followed to assess impairment of hearing loss is the NAL methodology as it is variously adopted in the three compensation jurisdictions.
• The specific approaches taken to the assessment of noise induced hearing loss.
• The approach to be taken to assess ENT disorders including equilibrium, facial structure, disorders of the air passage defects.
• The other parts of the Guides beyond Chapter 9 that an examiner accredited for this module may use to complete assessment of impairments of Cranial Nerves I, VI and VIII.

Course Material:

You will need to review the course material before you attend the module session.  The course material of the module must be downloaded from the learning management system. To access the soft copy of course material please log on https://iatvic.learnupon.com/users/sign_in/  Please remember to have a copy of the AMA4 Guides with you.

If you need support in navigating through our Learning Management system, please contact  03 9940 4893 for assistance.  Alternatively you can refer to the Learner Guide How to use the IAT Vic Portal portal here