To make a valid claim for workers compensation in Tasmania, an injured worker needs a Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (medical certificate). This establishes the worker’s capacity for work and communicates information needed for return to work and the development of return to work plans.
The Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (medical certificate) must be completed and signed by a medical practitioner; that is:
- someone registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law in the medical profession, or
- someone authorised under another country’s laws to carry out the functions that, if carried out in Australia, would be required to be registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.
How to access the Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (medical certificate)
Option 1: Use Tasmanian GP practice software
Most GP practices in Tasmania use Medical Director or Best Practice software. You can access the certificate from the supplied templates in either system. It is named ‘Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity – TAS'.
Information for Medical Practices: New Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (PDF, 105.0 KB)
Option 2: Print and fill in the Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity by hand
- Use the link below to open the Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (medical certificate).
- Print the certificate and answer all the questions using a pen.
- Provide a copy to the worker.
Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (medical certificate) (Printable) (PDF, 485.3 KB)
Option 3: Digitally fill in the Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (then print and sign it by hand)
Note: This option may not work well on a phone/tablet.
- Use the link below to download/save the Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (medical certificate) to your computer.
Note: Completing the PDF in your browser without downloading it first might cause some problems. - Using your mouse, click into the answer box you need to fill in and type an answer. You can also use the tab key on the keyboard to move to each answer box. Click on the circle buttons to show your selection for multiple choice answers.
- When you have answered all the questions, print the certificate (there is a Print button on page four). Once printed, sign the certifier declaration using a pen.
- Provide a copy to the worker.
Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (medical certificate) (Fillable)
How to guide: Completing the Workers Compensation certificate of capacity
Correctly completing the Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (medical certificate) is important. It provides the information needed to help an injured worker return to work quickly, safely and durably.
How to Guide: Completing the Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (PDF, 989.7 KB)
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The benefits of returning to work: An injured worker’s health and wellbeing is improved if they can stay at work during recovery or can return to work as soon as possible. A worker does not need to be fully recovered or to have finished medical treatment before they can go back to work.
Managing workplace injuries in Tasmania: A handbook for primary treating medical practitioners (PDF, 684.0 KB): This handbook for doctors managing a patient with a workplace injury or illness provides a holistic and practical understanding of the injury management process, and highlights the role and responsibilities of the doctor and others involved in this process.