Considerations for Assessing Decision Making Capacity
OTs are uniquely placed to be able to assess for capacity to make decisions, however very few OTs are trained in this area.
Designed for OTs who have completed the Introduction to Decision Making Capacity Workshop, or those who already have an understanding of the principles of Capacity in clients with disabilities, this workshop will teach attendees how to complete a thorough assessment of Decision Making Capacity in clients with disabilities, how to make an application to the Tribunal for Guardianship and how to write a report demonstrating a client’s abilities in Decision-Making Capacity.
Additional mentoring and supervision from the presenter can be accessed following the workshop for attendees working on individual cases where capacity is an issue.
Note – The laws governing Decision Making Capacity are governed by state-based departments. The presenter is based in NSW and works under NSW Capacity Guidelines, however the webinar will cover guidelines from other states/territories in Australia for reference.
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Workshop duration: 2 Hours Workshop
Cost: $105.00
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Very clear. I felt pretty competent in this topic but wanted to make sure I was doing the right things. I picked up some great additional information. I really appreciated Nikki's clear presentation and approach to this topic.
- Jo
Found the examples practical and helpful as I am actively involved in a capacity assessment assessment at present.
- Natalie
About the Presenter:Â
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Nikki Cousins is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about ongoing education for OTs that can be applied to everyday practice. There is a common misconception that Decision-Making Capacity assessments can only be performed by Neuropsychologists or specialist doctors (such as a Geriatrician, Psychiatrist or Neurologist) however this is not the case. OTs are uniquely placed to be able to assess for capacity to make decisions, and are legally able to do so. Nikki was trained over 10 years ago by a neuropsychologist as a master trainer in capacity assessment, and has trained many OTs in this area. She completes capacity assessments in her current role for NDIS Participants as an Occupational Therapist and has completed reports to support applications for Guardianship to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
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