Occupational therapy driver assessment and rehabilitation

Who should attend?

Registered Occupational Therapists with at least two years of clinical experience.

Course content

This 10-day equivalent educational topic will explore key issues that impact upon driver assessment including medico-legal requirements, state legislation, driver cognitive, perceptual, visual and physical function, on-road assessment, and will assist participants in communicating appropriate recommendations and reports following assessment.

Learning outcomes

• Describe models of driver behaviour and discuss the application of the Assessing Fitness to Drive Guidelines and Standards for Health Professionals in Australia within the context of federal and local legislation, ethical and medico-legal requirements.
• Explore methods of assessment of visual, cognitive, perceptual and physical functioning and learn to analyse results for appropriate recommendations.
• Review ergonomics and appropriate vehicle modifications.
• On-road assessment.
• Observation and assessment tools.
• Formulating and communicating assessment outcomes and recommendations.
• Program planning, training, ergonomics, modifications and rehabilitation.
• Report writing and medico-legal.

Credit

Students have the option to complete additional assessment to gain 9 units of credit towards an award program at Flinders University or the University of South Australia.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course complies with the professional development standards of health professional accreditation bodies and attendees may use these hours to accrue CPD points.