Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification Program - More Details
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Please note: Graduation from this course does not imply certification. This course serves as a pre-requisite for certification.
Those looking to apply for certification must be professionals in the Allied Healthcare fields. Please see the CWCE Policies & Procedures for further details.
Who should attend:
Anyone can take the Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification Program, but knowledge of the occupational/industrial rehabilitation industry is preferred.
Hours:
Registration on the first day is from 8-8:30 a.m.
Subsequent days begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. with the exception of the last day of classes, which ends at noon.
There is a one-hour lunch at 12 noon and two 15 minute breaks around 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Cost:
35 contact hours, $1450 US
Payment must be received in full 10 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 days prior to the start of the course, you will receive credit toward
a future Matheson course.
Workshop Topics and Objectives:
Introduction to Functional Capacity Evaluation
How and why an FCE population is different from a “typical” clinical population
Appreciate the difference between the technician, clinician and evaluator
The uses of a functional capacity evaluation: disability, quick screen, impairment, pre-rehab and return to work
Intelligent Test Design
Use data collected in the referral process and the intake interview to design a functional capacity evaluation that considers issues related to physical effort and reliability of pain and disability reports
Understand the evaluation flow from consent to evaluate, the statement of effort expectations, the statement of responsibility to communicate symptomatic response to tests, administration of symptom scales, physical effort test administration, standardized physical demand tests and debriefing process
Learn how to select and administer a standardized test battery to address each of the twenty physical demands of work
Job Demands and Job Match
Based upon diagnosis and target job, identify demands to be tested
How to interpret test results to arrive at a clear statement of ability as compared to the demands of a job
Physical Effort
How to perform a comprehensive battery of physical effort tests
Understand how physical effort is revealed in each test
Clearly discriminate between Physical Effort and Reliability of Client Reports tests
Understand how Physical Effort issues impact determination of physical demand level and return to work status
Reliability of Reports of Pain and Disability
Learn how to perform a comprehensive battery of reliability of report tests
Understand how reliability of reports revealed in each test
Understand how reliability of reports issues impact determination of ability to benefit from rehabilitation
Understand the difference between pain and functional limitation
Documentation
Write both summary and comprehensive reports that meet the purpose of the evaluation
Pull together common themes, observations and facts revealed in test results and write a supporting summary statement
Learn how to report clinical data in work relevant terminology that is useful to referral sources
Clinic Set-up
Select equipment within the constraints of space, staffing and funding
Prepare a marketing plan that grows with your clinical practice
Decision Making
Based on case specific information and questions posed by the referrer, intelligently select tests and design the evaluation to assess the physical demands germane to critical job demands.
Data Collection
Beginning with the initial referral, through the intake interview and on to clinical administration of selected tests, collect data that supports the purpose of the test.
Interpretation
Relying on data collected and observations made, prepare an informed interpretation of the data and facts collected. Making decisions about the reliability of the client’s participation, physical demand level, return-to-work status and level of disability will be emphasized in the curriculum.
Reporting Results
Accurately and concisely write a report that communicates the evaluation plan, data collected and decisions reached based on interpretation of data collected.
Case Study Practicum
Beginning on the first day of instruction, two case studies will be used to walk through the process of planning and administering a low-back focused evaluation and an upper extremity evaluation. At each step of the learning process decision making, data collection, interpretation and report writing will be emphasized.
Online Video
To reinforce the methodology and techniques learned throughout the course, video of the entire functional capacity evaluation process will be available in the Resources section, under FCE Videos. Students may visit the site to review techniques evaluation tests and techniques at their own pace.
Mentorship Program
Over the coming year, Matheson instructors, Louise Lynch and Erica Galipeau from IHMS, intend to develop and offer a mentorship program. The purpose of the program is to support evaluators who desire to continue to improve their evaluation skills beyond those developed in the five day program and through traditional Matheson clinical support. More details about the Mentorship Program >>