Vocational Rehabilitation

Skills Assessment Module (SAM)

To attain a baseline of a client's ability to perform job-simulated tasks

Authors: Rosinek, M.  Age-Range: Adults
Investigates motor and process skills in relation to job tasks

Spinal Functions Sort

To quantify the subject's perception of ability to perform work tasks that involve the spine

Authors: Matheson, L. N., Matheson, M. L.  Age-Range: Adults

West Tool Sort

Self-assessment of a subject's ability to use specific tools to perform ADL and work tasks.

Authors: Matheson, L.  Age-Range: Adults

Self-Directed Search

Assesses career interests

Authors: Holland, J. L.  Age-Range: 14 years plus
Investigates aspirations; activities; competencies; occupations. An online assessment that takes around 15 minutes.
For more information: Self-Directed-Search website

Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS)

Evaluate the ability to live independently & safely in the community

Authors: McGourty, L. K.,  Age-Range: Adults
"Determine ability to function in 17 basic living skills in five areas: self-care, safety and health, money management, transportation and telephone, and work and leisure. Can be used in many settings and with many populations, including with elderly in nursing facilities, inpatient units, and outpatient settings; in acute care units in hospitals; for people with brain injuries; and with adolescents in training programs" NB: Now 3rd Edition
For more information: AOTA Product Page
Available from: AOTA Products

Baltimore Therapeutic Equipment (BTE) Work Simulator

Used in work capacity evaluations to determine whether clients have the capabilities to return to work

Authors: Baltimore Therapeutic Equipment Company  Age-Range: Adults
Assesses physical strength and endurance using a variety of attachments simulating tools
For more information: Product Page