Welcome to Occupational Therapy Community Solutions.
We offer medical fitness to drive services in :
Wellington
Kapiti/Horowhenua
Wairarapa
Manawatu
Whanganui
Taranaki
Our service
The service comprises of:
• Pre assessment administration – phone and email contact with patient, referrer and NZTA to confirm license status, driving instructor coordination, appointment administration i.e., info pack including consent and appointment letter emailed or posted to client.
• A 60 -minute Off-Road Assessment– General background, driving history, cognitive screen using the Simard, Mini ACE, and DriveSafe/DriveAware, with feedback and debrief
• A 60 minutes On-Road assessment - commences from patient’s home or location of their choice in their local area, with driving instructor, 45-to-50-minute drive with 15-minute feedback and debrief. Written outcome summary
• Travel, as I see the client in their home, travel from Paraparaumu
• Test costs
• Driving instructor fee and travel costs
• Report
• Post assessment admin – report to relevant parties as well as follow up if required