This topic is only available to qualified Occupational Therapists.
This topic will provide occupational therapists with the training required to be able to practice within the advanced area of driver assessment and retraining for people with medical conditions, as supported by the National Medical Standards for Assessing Fitness to Drive. Recognising the interprofessional collaboration with licensing bodies, driving instructors and vehicle modifiers required within this clinical area, the topic will explore key issues that impact upon the driver assessment and rehabilitation process, including medico-legal requirements, state legislation, cognitive, perceptual, visual and physical function required, on-road assessment, and will assist students to appropriately communicate recommendations and reports following assessment. Practical experience will accompany the theoretical material covered.
This topic aims to:
Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.