Description: This 21-hour course provides a comprehensive, evidence-informed framework for the planning, administration, interpretation, and documentation of Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs). Participants integrate referral questions, medical and occupational information, standardized testing, clinical observation, work simulation, and job demands to evaluate functional capacity. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning, safety, performance consistency, material handling, positional tolerances, mobility, dexterity, endurance, interpretation of findings, and objective, defensible documentation and recommendations.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Explain the purpose, components, and clinical reasoning underlying a comprehensive Functional Capacity Evaluation. Determine when an FCE is appropriate and identify relevant precautions, contraindications, and safety considerations. Gather and integrate medical, occupational, job-demand, and self-reported information to guide the evaluation. Select and administer appropriate standardized and functional assessment procedures according to established protocols. Evaluate an individual's ability to perform essential physical work demands, including material handling, positional tolerances, mobility, strength, and endurance. Monitor symptoms, physiological responses, movement quality, compensations, and performance throughout testing and modify the evaluation when clinically appropriate. Compare demonstrated functional abilities with the physical demands of a job or occupational goal. Evaluate the consistency and reliability of observed performance using multiple sources of information rather than relying on any single finding. Interpret FCE findings to identify functional abilities, limitations, and appropriate work-related recommendations. Apply clinical judgment to adapt the evaluation based on the individual's presentation and information obtained throughout testing. Document findings clearly and develop conclusions that are supported by objective findings, clinical observations, and the overall pattern of performance. Communicate FCE results in a clear, professional, and defensible manner to appropriate stakeholders. Conduct an FCE using a systematic, safe, and clinically reasoned process while remaining within professional scope of practice.

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Advanced

Domains:

• Assessment
• Evaluation and Diagnosis

Dual Credentials and JA: Occupational Therapy Professionals, Physical Therapy Professionals

Cost: $0.00

CEUs: 21