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Functional Capacity Evaluation: Hot Topics

 

Looking for a workshop to hone your evaluation and report writing skills? Trying to streamline your process of how you are performing functional capacity evaluations or just need someone to bounce ideas off of as you grow your program? This module-based course supports the functional capacity evaluator who is looking for practical application techniques, fine tuning evaluation flow and a Matheson Trainer to help mentor their practice, technique and skills.

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This is what Matheson is all about - customizing your needs and supporting you personally in building your FCE practice. One-on-one time with Ms. Howe will get your questions answered and will ensure that you leave with a better understanding of the issues with which you are having trouble in the evaluation room by asking you thought-provoking questions and getting deeper into the FCE process than any other training you've had.

Suggested prerequisites include: 

To gain the most from this workshop, students are strongly encouraged to have at least 6 months of FCE experience. This course is not an introduction to FCE.

*This course satisfies the requirements of CWCE renewal*

Looking for Functional Capacity Evaluation courses in the United Kingdom instead?
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Functional Capacity Evaluation Training in the United Kingdom UK

Workshop Topics and Objectives: 

Ms. Howe challenges your current thinking and responds to your frustrations with the following questions:

  • How do you, as a Thinking Evaluator, assure safety throughout the evaluation?
  • How is the reliability of the individual being tested determined?
  • How might you increase the validity of an FCE?
  • How do case managers attempt to affect practicality to the detriment of utility?
  • Why is finding a balance between Safety and Utility a challenge for the evaluator?
  • What makes someone feasible for employment?
  • What are some red flags or indicators of potential non-feasibility?
  • How does the evaluator know if pain is a warning sign?
  • How do I know if the client can do more?

Reviews your knowledge and understanding of FCE with the following topics:

  • Knowing WHAT you are doing
  • Knowing WHY you are doing it
  • Knowing WHEN to change what you are doing
  • Knowing HOW to change the plan
  • Knowing HOW to say it
  • Chronic Pain Clients and Effort
  • Lifting, Pushing, Pulling, Carrying, Work Simulation Protocol Review

Addresses the reasons why you chose to be a Matheson Thinking Evaluator by reviewing these topics:

  • The Four Pillars of the Matheson FCE
  • The Thinking Evaluator and The purpose driven FCE
  • Physical Effort and Reliability of Pain and Disability Reports
  • "No, I can't do any more" - When and why to modify the test
Check out this interview with Chris Howe about the difference between FCE: Hot Topics and Advanced FCE!

Hours: 

14 Contact Hours

Registration is from 8-8:30 a.m. on the first day.

Subsequent day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. with a one-hour lunch-break at 12 noon and two 15 minute breaks around 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Cost: 

 

US $475
Payment must be received in full 10 business days prior to the start of the course. Cancellation Policy - In order to receive a refund, cancellations must be made at least 10 days prior to the first day of the course. If your cancellation is made less than 10 business days prior to the start of the course, you will receive credit toward a future Matheson course.

 

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