Impairment Assessor Accreditation Scheme

On this page:

• Impairment Assessor Accreditation Scheme
• Peer Support Program
• Accredited assessors list
• The accreditation process

Impairment Assessor Accreditation Scheme

The Impairment Assessor Accreditation Scheme establishes a clearer, accountable framework that strengthens the Whole Person Impairment (WPI) process for both accredited impairment assessors and injured workers.

• Ongoing accreditation – Accredited impairment assessors are now required to complete regular training and upskilling to maintain their accreditation.
• Enhanced capability – A strengthened learning and development framework supports accredited impairment assessors in building and maintaining their expertise.
• Professional peer support – Accredited impairment assessors have access to peer support and resources to assist them in conducting assessments and navigating the whole person impairment process.

Download the Impairment Assessor Accreditation Scheme.

Complete the free interactive IAAS training module.

Peer Support Program

ReturnToWorkSA offers a Peer Support Program to support accredited impairment assessors in their assessment practice.

The program provides access to experienced assessors who understand the demands and complexities of impairment assessment work. Peer support is available to assist assessors at any stage of practice and can be accessed proactively or as needed.

• Learn more about the Peer Support Program and how it can support your assessment practice.

Accredited assessors list

A sortable list of accredited impairment assessors, including instructions for use, is available for download and can be filtered by body system:

• Accredited whole person impairment assessors for assessment appointments from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030

This list is regularly updated as accredited impairment assessors' details change or as accreditation requirements are completed.

Updates can be made by email to wpi@rtwsa.com or contact the Impairment Assessment Services team on 08 8238 5960.

Accreditation process

Accredited impairment assessors for the Return to Work scheme are accredited in accordance with the Impairment Assessor Accreditation Scheme established by the Minister for Industrial Relations.

Eligible applicants are accredited by the Minister after successfully completing the required Impairment Assessor online training modules. These modules provide guidance on applying the relevant Impairment Assessment Guidelines.

Once accredited, the accredited impairment assessor is added to the list of accredited assessors.

Applicants (except Psychiatrists) are strongly encouraged to complete training in the American Medical Association Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5^th Edition (or 4^th Edition for Visual System), to support their learning.

If you have any questions about accredited impairment assessors or applying to become an accredited impairment assessor, you can:

• email wpi@rtwsa.com
• contact the Impairment Assessment Services team on 08 8238 5960 or
• complete an Expression of Interest form here.