Occupational Therapy FCA Perth
A Functional Capacity Assessment provides a clearer understanding of how disability, injury or health conditions affect everyday activities, independence and participation.
Our occupational therapy approach focuses on your real-life abilities, support needs, environment and personal goals.
Understanding how you manage everyday life.
A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) looks at how a person’s abilities affect everyday activities and participation.
An occupational therapist considers more than a diagnosis. The assessment can explore how you manage personal care, mobility, domestic activities, communication, community access and other important areas of daily living.
For people seeking Occupational Therapy FCA Perth, the assessment can help create a clearer picture of current abilities, challenges and potential support requirements.
The focus is practical and individualised, taking into account your routines, environment, existing supports and personal goals.
A complete picture of everyday function.
The areas assessed will depend on your individual circumstances and the purpose of the Functional Capacity Assessment.
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01 / PERSONAL CARE
Personal Care
Showering, dressing, grooming, eating and other essential daily routines.
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02 / MOBILITY
Mobility & Transfers
Movement around the home and community, transfers and physical access.
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03 / DOMESTIC
Household Activities
Meal preparation, cleaning, shopping and managing everyday household responsibilities.
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04 / COGNITION
Cognitive Function
Where relevant, considering planning, organisation, memory and everyday problem solving.
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05 / COMMUNITY
Community Participation
Looking at access, participation and independence outside the home.
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06 / SUPPORT
Support Requirements
Exploring where assistance, equipment, strategies or other supports may be relevant.
Useful information for planning the right support.
A detailed assessment can help communicate functional needs clearly and provide practical information for future planning.
Understand Current Abilities
An FCA can document what you can currently do independently and where everyday activities may become difficult.
Identify Areas of Support
The assessment can explore where additional assistance, equipment, strategies or services may be useful.
Connect Function With Your Goals
Functional abilities are considered alongside your personal goals, routines and participation in everyday life.
Develop Practical Recommendations
Where appropriate, assessment findings can help inform recommendations for therapy, equipment, environmental changes or other supports.
Functional Capacity Assessment for NDIS participants.
An NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment can provide detailed information about how disability affects everyday function and participation.
An occupational therapist may consider your current supports, functional challenges, goals and environment when completing the assessment.
- Current functional capacity
- Daily living and participation
- Existing formal and informal supports
- Potential equipment or therapy needs
- Practical recommendations where appropriate
A clear process from discussion to report.
Every assessment is tailored to the person’s needs, circumstances and the purpose of the assessment.
Initial Discussion
We discuss your circumstances, goals, concerns and the reason the FCA is being requested.
Functional Assessment
Relevant areas of everyday function, activity and participation are explored.
Clinical Analysis
Information is considered alongside your environment, goals, routines and existing support arrangements.
Report & Recommendations
Findings are documented clearly, with recommendations where appropriate to the purpose of the assessment.
Assessment tailored to the individual.
A Functional Capacity Assessment may be appropriate for people whose disability, injury, developmental condition or health circumstances affect their ability to manage everyday activities.
The assessment is individualised, so the areas explored will depend on the person’s needs and the reason for requesting an FCA.
Occupational Therapy FCA Perth FAQs
What is a Functional Capacity Assessment?
A Functional Capacity Assessment evaluates how a person’s abilities affect everyday activities, independence and participation. It considers the person’s individual circumstances rather than focusing only on a diagnosis.
What does an occupational therapist assess during an FCA?
Depending on the individual, an occupational therapist may consider personal care, mobility, domestic activities, communication, cognition, community participation, environmental factors and support requirements.
Can an FCA be used for NDIS purposes?
An FCA may provide information about functional capacity and support needs that can assist with NDIS-related planning and decision-making. Specific requirements depend on individual circumstances and current NDIS processes.
How long does an FCA take?
The time required depends on the person’s needs, the complexity of the assessment and the areas of function that need to be considered.
Can an FCA be completed at home?
Depending on the assessment requirements, a home-based assessment may provide useful information about how a person manages everyday activities within their usual environment.
What should I prepare for an FCA?
It can be helpful to think about your daily routines, current challenges, existing supports, goals and activities that you find difficult or require assistance with.
Need a clearer picture of your functional capacity?
Contact Bio Health Prosperity Wellness to discuss whether a Functional Capacity Assessment is suitable for your individual circumstances.