Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) is a detailed review of the daily tasks capability at home, work or in the community for a person with a disability. This assessment seeks to identify the needs and objectives of such a person. FCA is conducted by an occupational therapist (OT) and the assessment prepared by them becomes the basis for the individual’s NDIS funding.
As a registered provider of NDIS services in Melbourne, Excel Care Group helps you get an NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment done by a licenced occupational therapist. The whole process is hassle-free and designed keeping your comfort in mind. We will connect you with a professional who will get the assessment done quickly and correctly with minimal inconvenience.
There are various funding requirements in the NDIS plan you may have to meet. These need to be identified and documented to ensure that you get the required level of funding for your present and future needs. An FCA helps you document all such requirements properly.
These include but are not limited to:
For a functional capacity assessment, a licensed and certified occupational therapist meets you in a comfortable and stress-free environment to assess your requirements across various parameters. This is done through an interview, questioning, physical examination, records review, etc.
It generally covers:
Please note that the NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment report impacts NDIS funding for services and allowances that become part of your plan. It is the basis on which the NDIS will allot funds and other support to you. Your local area coordinator also uses the FCA report for fund and plan management as well. This is why we ensure that your assessment is done only by the best professionals.
The functional capacity assessment is a process-driven exercise that is conducted by an experienced OT. It evaluates and measures the capability and restrictions imposed by a disability on a person. The OT usually visits the applicant at home to interact, understand and report on every parameter as laid down by NDIS. The standard template used for this purpose covers every aspect of the medical, physical and social parameters of the applicant.
These include but are not limited to:
The occupational therapist asks questions, fills out the response and may also physically evaluate the applicant on various tasks to determine their support needs. The evaluation is standardised and ensures an unbiased and objective assessment. It is a good idea to share any challenges that the applicant faces with the OT if these are not covered by the template. This ensures that a person with a disability gets support in all crucial and critical areas.
Excel Care Group is the trusted and registered provider of all NDIS services, including NDIS functional capacity assessment, in Melbourne. Excel Care Group is a registered NDIS SIL service provider in Melbourne that provides participants with a range of support to choose from. Our friendly and empathetic staff helps you with wide-ranging NDIS services. We work with licensed therapists to provide you with an assessment that is fully NDIS-compliant.
This helps you get the required level of funding when you transition to the NDIS or when requesting a plan review for additional funds or modifications. With us you get:
Do you need guidance or have any queries on a functional capacity assessment? You can use our online form or call us on 1300 392 352 / 03 9117 0288 / 0452 542 352 to get in touch with us. For email queries, reach out to us at admin@excelcaregroup.com.au and we will get back to you at the earliest.
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