Functional Capacity Assessments
functional capacity assessments.
functional capacity assessments.
Functional Capacity Assessments
A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) is a comprehensive occupational therapy assessment that explores how a person's disability impacts their ability to complete everyday activities and participate at home, work, education and within the community.
Our occupational therapists take the time to understand your strengths, challenges, goals and support needs before completing a detailed assessment and report.
The assessment brings together information about your everyday function to provide clear, evidence-informed recommendations for supports, therapy, assistive technology and other services where appropriate.
A comprehensive interview and assessment
Functional observations
Review of relevant medical and allied health information
Assessment of daily living skills and independence
Identification of strengths and support needs
Recommendations for therapy, supports and services
Assistive technology recommendations (where appropriate)
Home modification recommendations (where appropriate)
A detailed, goal-focused report
Our reports are tailored to your individual circumstances and can support NDIS planning, plan reviews and applications for reasonable and necessary supports.
Our Functional Capacity Assessments may include:
Fees for FCAs
The cost of a Functional Capacity Assessment varies depending on the complexity of your needs and the assessment and reporting requirements.
A comprehensive FCA may include:
Initial consultation and planning
Comprehensive functional assessment
Functional observations
Review of relevant documentation
Report writing
Development of recommendations
Liaison with your support team where required
Most Functional Capacity Assessments require approximately 10–20 hours of occupational therapy time across assessment, liaison and report preparation.
For NDIS participants, services are billed in accordance with the applicable NDIS pricing arrangements.
Please contact our team to discuss your needs and receive an individual estimate before commencing your assessment.
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Your occupational therapist will begin by getting to know you, your goals and the areas of everyday life where you may require support.
Depending on your circumstances, your assessment may involve interviews, functional observations, standardised assessments, review of existing reports and discussions with family members, carers or other professionals involved in your support.
Following the assessment, your occupational therapist will prepare a detailed report outlining your functional capacity, support needs and recommendations.
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The time required for a Functional Capacity Assessment varies depending on your individual needs and the complexity of the assessment.
Most comprehensive FCAs require approximately 10–20 hours of occupational therapy time, which may include assessment, functional observations, reviewing relevant information, liaison with your support team and preparation of the final report.
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No. You can contact our occupational therapy team directly to arrange a Functional Capacity Assessment.
If your FCA is being completed as part of your NDIS supports, we may ask for relevant information about your plan, goals and the reason the assessment has been requested.
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Yes. Functional Capacity Assessments are commonly used to provide evidence about how a person's disability impacts their everyday function, independence and participation.
An FCA can provide detailed information about your current support needs and recommendations that may be relevant to an NDIS plan reassessment or change in circumstances. However, the NDIA determines what supports are ultimately funded within an NDIS plan.
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Yes. Our occupational therapists provide Functional Capacity Assessments across metropolitan Adelaide.
Depending on your needs, assessment may take place in your home, in the community or at one of our clinic locations. Assessing you within your everyday environment can also help our occupational therapists better understand your functional needs and the supports you may require.