FCE

Functional capacity evaluation systematically measures the worker's ability to carry out work tasks safely. It includes trait-oriented systems of norm-referenced assessment, e.g. the Baltimore Therapeutic Equipment (BTE) (http://www.bteco.com/). The results demonstrate the client's physical functional capacity, e.g. lifting capacity, fine motor dexterity, work tolerance, and preparedness for returning to work.. FCE has been criticized for the lack of correspondence between the client's functional capacity and a job's real requirements: it does not demonstrate the client's opportunities of returning to, and retaining, a job. Synonyms: physical capacity evaluation; work capacity evaluation.

 Disability, Functional Capacity Evaluations

 Vocational Counselling