Functional Abilities/Capacity Evaluation
A comprehensive assessment that quantifies the individual’s total body movements and defines safe limits for functional activity in general or for a specific job. At the HHAC, evaluations are completed by registered health care professionals such as Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

Functional Driving Assessment
An individualized process designed to answer questions about the individual’s ability to work in the area of transportation, conducted by an Occupational Therapist and Driving Trainer/Evaluator in the assessment centre and using vehicles such as transport truck, bus, van, etc. The assessment is to examine issues around the individual’s physical tolerances and aptitudes for vehicle operation and related activities. The individual must already possess a driver’s license and the assessors do not determine eligibility or potential for licensing.

Job Analysis/Physical Demands Analysis
An assessment of the duties, physical demands and/or cognitive requirements of a particular job. The assessment is completed in the workplace by an Occupational Therapist.

Medical/Multidisciplinary Assessments
The individual is assessed by a single evaluator or a team of multidisciplinary health professionals to answer questions about diagnosis, prognosis, disability status, barriers to recovery, treatment and rehabilitation needs. The HHAC’s roster of assessors includes Orthopedic Specialists, Physiatrists, Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Occupational Health Physicians, Dental Specialists, and registered health professionals such as Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Massage Therapists, and Psychologists.

Neuropsychological Assessment
A comprehensive examination of the individual’s cognitive abilities is completed by a Neuropsychologist for the identification of brain dysfunction associated with head injury, stroke, tumors, metabolic disturbances, or dementia. Disability status, barriers to recovery, treatment needs and prognosis are outlined.

Psychological Assessment
The individual is assessed by a Psychologist to clarify psychological disturbances, psychosocial adjustment issues, current and premorbid functioning, disability status, barriers to recovery, treatment needs, and prognosis.

Psychovocational Assessment
The individual is assessed by a psychologist to examine the individual’s aptitudes, academic achievement, intelligence, vocational interests, personality and emotional functioning for the identification of vocational options and any barriers to employment. 

Situational Assessment
Evaluation of the individual’s physical and cognitive function and emotional and behavioural factors in a controlled work environment. An Occupational Therapist conducts the assessment to examine the individual’s readiness or potential for work in general or for a particular occupation, usually over five consecutive days.