A functional screening is a "hands-off" assessment to identify the person’s needs and perceived functional challenges and abilities.  After a screening session, recommendations or guidance can be provided regarding further steps or management, which usually include whether the person would benefit from specific clinical or return-to-work occupational therapy services, case management, or other services. 

The screening usually involves an interview, observations, questionnaires and obtaining collateral information.

Screenings take up to 90 minutes, and can include a report, if required.  

A functional capacity evaluation is a comprehensive set of standardised and non-standardized assessments designed to objectively measure the functional abilities of a client about their ability to perform everyday activities and work-related tasks. In the mental health field, the evaluation is focused on the emotional, cognitive, and sometimes physical demands of the job, based on the job description.

FCEs are usually requested during applications for ill health, disability or insured benefits.

FCEs can take up to 4 hours. 

A comprehensive report is compiled to describe the findings of the functioning noted, provide insight into job-specific abilities and readiness to return to work as well as provide recommendations for adaptations / accommodations / treatment to enhance performance and future potential for return to work.

A progress report is usually required from the treating occupational therapist to describe progress as a result of the occupational therapy intervention. 

Request a progress report.

Book a functional screening (if you have not consulted your occupational therapist in the past 3 months).

The Psychiatric Functional Capacity Evaluator (PFCE) is designed to support a standardised approach in the assessment of work-related impairment of psychiatric conditions.

The assessment includes performance-based testing which can be used as a stand-alone measure, or used in conjunction with existing measures.

Book a Psychiatric Functional Capacity Evaluator (PFCE).

Driver screening determines whether further assessment is needed. 

Safe community mobility and driving become a concern after a person sustained an injury, has a mental health condition, cognitive impairment, epilepsy or other conditions affecting the brain or age has impacted awareness and the skill set required to be safe on the road.

The screening identifies

• Individuals who could potentially drive.  The post-screening consultation will include a referral for a comprehensive driving evaluation to assess driver fitness and the need for assistive devices, vehicle adaptations, and/or additional skills training.
• Individuals who cannot and should not drive. The post screening consultation will include guidance and support to address this loss and the restrictions it places on the person’s life. 

Book a Driver Screening here.

Request referral for comprehensive driving assessment.