Courses
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Functional Assessments, Cognitive Assessments, Allens Cognitive Level Screen and Occupational Therapy Report Writing
Course Aim: to develop skills in delivering robust occupational therapy assessments and reports for occupational therapists working with adults in acute, rehab or community settings in physical and mental health.
A course, suitable for occupational therapists from physical and mental health settings. On completing functional assessments, cognitive assessments, teaching of the Allen's Cognitive Level screen, then combining this information into coherent and robust occupational therapy reports. Report templates and case examples are reviewed to integrate knowledge to strengthen clinical practice.
Date: February 17 2026
Location: The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre
305-307 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Cost: NZD$250Includes morning tea and lunch with memory stick of all course presentations, report templates and journal articles.
Course Content:
Occupational therapy functional assessments, importance in clinical practice.
Administering cognitive assessments. The basics, cultural bias, practice administering two assessments, reporting results.
The Allen’s Cognitive Disability Model – its history from Claudia Allen, Allen’s Cognitive Levels, literature review to different populations
Administering and applying the Allen’s Cognitive Level Screento ascertain persons’ occupational capabilities.
Putting it all together: Completing robust occupational therapy reports and recommendations from your assessment findings
Participant numbers limited to 25 persons.
View the course outline HERE.
Contact Us:
To confirm a place on the course or any other enquiries, please contact michael@seniorotcourses.com
Michael Parker
Senior Occupational Therapist
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Functional Assessments, Cognitive Assessments, Allens Cognitive Level Screen and Occupational Therapy Report Writing
Course Aim: to develop skills in delivering robust occupational therapy assessments and reports for occupational therapists working with adults in acute, rehab or community settings in physical and mental health.
A course, suitable for occupational therapists from physical and mental health settings. On completing functional assessments, cognitive assessments, teaching of the Allen's Cognitive Level screen, then combining this information into coherent and robust occupational therapy reports. Report templates and case examples are reviewed to integrate knowledge to strengthen clinical practice.
Date: May 6 2026
Location: Novotel Parramata, 350 Church St. Parramata , NSW 2150
Cost: AUD$375Includes morning tea and lunch with memory stick of all course presentations, report templates and journal articles.
Course Content:
Occupational therapy functional assessments, importance in clinical practice.
Administering cognitive assessments. The basics, cultural bias, practice administering two assessments, reporting results.
The Allen’s Cognitive Disability Model – its history from Claudia Allen, Allen’s Cognitive Levels, literature review to different populations
Administering and applying the Allen’s Cognitive Level Screento ascertain persons’ occupational capabilities.
Putting it all together: Completing robust occupational therapy reports and recommendations from your assessment findings
Participant numbers limited to 25 persons.
View the course outline HERE.
Contact Us:
To confirm a place on the course or any other enquiries, please contact michael@seniorotcourses.com
Michael Parker
Senior Occupational Therapist
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Course Purpose:
This two-day course is for occupational therapists at any career stage working in the field of Older Person’s Mental Health. The intent is to build a robust occupational therapy focus in assessment and treatment of older persons with depression, dementia, anxiety, bipolar affective disorder and other conditions that can impact elders’ daily life.
The course offers a balance of up-to-date clinical evidence, practical strategies, and case examples to strengthen your ability to work effectively with older adults and their families.
Date: Thursday 7th & Friday 8th May, 2026
Location: Novotel Parramata,
350 Church St. Parramata,
NSW 2150Course Outline
OT initial assessment, particularised to your setting
Clinical conditions in older persons MH- an extensive overview
Occupational Therapy functional assessments
Treatment approaches to support intervention planning- evidenced based non pharmacological treatment approaches
Designing OT treatment interventions for cohorts of differing functional ability
Group work with an occupational focus
Cognitive Disability Model
Allen’s Cognitive Level Screen administration
Cost : AUD$750
Includes morning/afternoon tea & lunches, memory stick/USB with all course presentations.
Participant numbers limited to 25 persons.
CPD Hours:
Total CPD claimable workshop hours: = 13.5hrs
A certificate of attendance will be issued upon completion of the full course.
View the course outline HERE.
Contact Us:
For a full course outline and to confirm a place on the course or any other enquiries, please contact michael@seniorotcourses.com
Michael Parker
Senior Occupational Therapist
Registration Process
Email us here if you are interested in attending a course, and we will add you to the participant list.
An invoice will be sent out 2-2.5 months before the course starts.
Payment can be made by Interbank transfer (email us for details and SWIFT No). A receipt will be sent.
A final email will be sent out with course details, three weeks before the course starts.
Attend and enjoy the course! A USB will be supplied with the course content and an attendance certificate.
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