Urological System (Stream 1 & 2)

Accreditation Information

This is a Stream 1 module and is designed for doctors that have never successfully completed the Stream 1 module and do not hold this accreditation.

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

1. Urological System

If you have already successfully completed the Stream 1 module and you want to undertake continuing education, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Urological System Update (Stream 2).

Module Information

This module teaches the approach required from parts of Chapter 11 of the Guides to assess permanent impairment of the urinary system and the male reproductive system.

The module covers:

• The methodology for evaluating upper urinary tract impairment, including loss of kidney and assessment of overall upper urinary tract impairment.
• The methodology for evaluating upper bladder, urethra and urinary diversions.
• The methodology for evaluation of the male reproductive organs including the penis, scrotum, testes, epididymides, prostate and spermatic cords.
• Apportionment of Impairment: The approach required to disentangle what impairment may or may not be related to a compensable event.