Standardised Assessment Tools: Administer, Interpret, Report
Workshop Duration:Â 2.5 hours
Cost:Â $150.00
Are you an OT using standardised assessments, but not always confident you are selecting the right tool or interpreting the results correctly?
Do you find it challenging to translate assessment outcomes into clear, functional recommendations that actually support your reports?
This session builds clear clinical reasoning and practical confidence so you can understand when and why to use different standardised assessment tools that strengthens your reports and supports defensible recommendations.
Purchase this workshopWhat will you learn?
In this workshop, you will gain the following insights and tools to:
- Understand a range of commonly used standardised assessments including Vineland, ABAS-3, WHODAS 2.0, Sensory Profiles, CIQ-R and more
- Identify when each assessment is appropriate based on client presentation, context and assessment goals
- Develop confidence in administering assessments including interviews, caregiver reports and self report tools
- Interpret results including domains, scoring systems and functional implications
- Translate assessment findings into clear, functional reporting that supports NDIS decision making
- Avoid common pitfalls including over reliance on scores, incorrect administration and misinterpretation of results
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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is ideal for Occupational Therapists working in the NDIS who are completing functional assessments and using standardised tools as part of their clinical practice.
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced clinician, this training will strengthen your confidence in selecting, administering and reporting on assessment tools.
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Why attend?
This workshop provides essential knowledge and skills to enhance your occupational therapy practice and professional development.
By attending, you will:
- Build confidence in selecting the right assessment tools for each client
- Strengthen your ability to interpret and apply assessment results
- Develop clearer and more defensible reporting
- Improve your ability to link assessment outcomes to functional need
- Apply practical strategies to enhance the quality of your assessments and reports
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What's included?
- Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
- Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
- Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
- Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop
Considering more than one workshop?
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About the Presenter
Lisa Natale (B APP SC OT HONS), has been an Occupational Therapist for 24 years and has been in private practice as ActivOT Clearview since 2013. Lisa has been training other OTs for over 20 years and also works as a casual lecturer for Flinders University’s Bachelor of Health Science, Occupational therapy and Bachelor of Disability and Development Education.
Within the ActivOT community, Lisa provides her peers with ongoing training in the areas of Assistive Technology, Home Modifications, Functional Assessments and Report Writing. She’s known for her strong attention to processes, policies and procedures.
Sign up todayWhat Are Others Saying?
"Lisa was a great presenter, it was good to be able to see what the different forms/questionnaires 'look' like on their online platforms. It was also helpful that the course content referred back to what NDIS are looking for from providers in terms of assessments etc"
Courtenay S, Occupational Therapist
"Lisa presented an informative and interesting webinar today. Very enjoyable and I hope to participate in future webinars presented by Lisa in the future"
