What is a Functional Capacity Assessment?
A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an evaluation that assesses an individual’s ability to carry out everyday activities across various domains of life, considering their primary disability.
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This assessment is crucial in helping the NDIS determine the participant’s support needs, goals, and the types of funding that may be appropriate to enable a more independent and fulfilling life.
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will review the participant using subjective and objective testing and questioning. The findings are then compiled into a comprehensive report and submitted to inform the participant’s NDIS plan, ensuring that the supports and services provided align with their unique needs and personal goals.
Key areas covered
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will review the below domains using subjective and objective testing and questioning.
Purpose in the NDIS Framework
The Functional Capacity Assessment provides the NDIS with a comprehensive picture of the participant’s functional abilities, which helps in:
- Planning and Funding: Determining the level and types of supports needed.
- Goal Setting: Supporting participants to set realistic and achievable goals for improved independence and quality of life.
- Progress Monitoring: Serving as a baseline for evaluating improvements or changes in the participant’s functional abilities over time.
Why choose Plena Healthcare?
Plena Healthcare is dedicated to providing the support, responsiveness, and expertise you need to achieve positive outcomes and a seamless experience.
Plena Healthcare’s scope of services
Plena Healthcare offers services to complete Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) as well as Manual Handling assessments and plans. We also provide both individual and group-based Manual Handling training sessions for individual participants and providers in a wide range of settings such as within the community and various housing environments.
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For Functional Capacity Assessments we will review each referral carefully to ensure it aligns with our service capabilities. Specific factors, such as participants under 40 years of age, bariatric needs, initial FCA requests, individual goals, or a primary diagnosis of a psychosocial disability, may require further consideration or additional information from referrers to confirm suitability.