APM offers a range of independent assessments and services that can be provided on an individual fee-for-service basis. Assessments are conducted by qualified and experienced professionals, who understand the legislative frameworks of the various compensation schemes.

Assessments can be purchased by any of key stakeholders in the vocational rehabiltation process (i.e. insurers, employers, solicitors, doctors, treating health professionals), although approval may be required. Assessments can be useful in:

• Determining suitable duties and a safe return to work program

• Establishing a claimants work or earning capacity

• Determining vocational options

• Augmenting programs managed internally by employers or insurers

See below for full details of the independent assessment services APM offers:

Independent occupational rehabilitation assessments

• Functional Capacity Evaluation

• Physical Screening assessment

• Worksite assessment

• Vocational assessment

• Aptitude testing

• Initial needs assessments

• Ergonomic evaluation

• Job analysis

• Labour Market analysis

• Vocational Capacity Assessment (Functional Capacity Evaluation, Vocational assessment and physical job matching)

• Psychological assessment

Occupational Rehabilitation Services

• Vocational Counselling

• Job Seeking assistance

• Return to work assistance

• Work place modification

• Vocational re-direction

• Work trial placement

• Career transition (new employer/new duties)

• Functional Restoration Program

Occupational Therapy Services

• ADL assessment

• Seating addessment

• Wheelchair prescription

• Home visit and home modification

• Equipment prescription and recommendation