Functional Capacity Assessment

Our mobile, community based Occupational Therapists undertake Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA’s). A FCA is an assessment to determine an individual’s current level of functioning, their needs and what supports are required.

How long will a FCA take?
Each FCA is different depending on the client, purpose, location, etc. Typically, FCA will take a therapist 15-20 hours to complete.

Who requires a FCA?
A FCA may be required by anyone where their function needs assessing to determine what level of support and/or aids are required to help them participate in activities that they want to do or they need to do. NDIS participants may require a FCA to assess and document what funding is required.

What does a FCA involve?
There are generally three parts to a FCA. First, our therapist will sit down with you and/or the participant to gather information about medical history, ability to engage in activities, the social context and supports are currently in place. A therapist may also contact other carers or professionals involved to find out more information. Secondly, the therapist will complete a couple of standardised assessments to gather further in-depth information and to determine an individual’s baseline. Finally, a therapist will complete an observation of the participant engaging in an occupation (such as making a light meal, mobilising around home, or doing some cleaning). The therapist will then spend time writing a detailed report, outlining the discussions, assessment results, clinical opinion, and recommendations for support and/or aids.

How do I book in a FCA?
Contact us on 0401 375 610 or send us an email at admin@lightctservices.com.au to speak to our wonderful admin to book in for a FCA.