Occupational Therapy Australia (OTAUS)

What is Occupational Therapy Australia (OTAUS) 

Occupational Therapy Australia (OTAUS) is Australia’s leading national association for Occupational Therapists (OT). It provides supervision, ongoing educational support, continuing professional development (CPD) assistance and monitoring, and workshops for qualified Occupational Therapists. On top of providing Occupational Therapists with continuous support as they manoeuvre through their careers, it is also a good resource for patients and consumers who are looking for OT services, as they also provide information to the general public regarding Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions. They are contactable via phone, email and the internet.

female Occupational Therapist in vehicle
flowchart about how to prepare for an OT driving assessment

Why Choose AHPRA-Registered Driver Trained OTs

AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapists ensure qualified, approved OT driving assessments meeting Australian health standards. Verify credentials or report issues via AHPRA, the national regulator for health professionals.​

NSW drivers must notify Service NSW (formerly RMS) of medical conditions, injuries, or disabilities affecting safe driving. GPs or specialists often recommend an OT driving assessment on the fitness-to-drive form when concerns arise about driving capacity.

 Occupational Therapy Australia has a list of qualified Driver Trained Occupational Therapists that can be contacted to conduct Occupational Therapy Driving Assessments. This allows the individual to select and contact an OT that operates close to the person’s residence to complete the driving assessment.

Key Checklist for Selecting a Driver Trained OT

  • AHPRA Registration: Verify the OT is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency for legal practice.

  • OT Australia Accreditation: Confirm membership or listing with OT Australia, indicating adherence to national standards.

  • Specialized Driver Training: Ensure post-graduate driver training qualification beyond standard OT degree and clinical experience.

  • Exclusive Specialization: Select OTs focused solely on driving assessments for deeper expertise in fitness-to-drive evaluations.

  • On-Road Assessment Capability: Check use of dual-control vehicles with driving instructors for comprehensive off-road and on-road testing.

  • Clear Reporting Process: confirm that the OT report alignes with Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) standards.

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OT Driving Assessment Process

The assessment evaluates current driving function to recommend safe return strategies, with three possible outcomes:

  • 1
    Cleared to Drive: Condition does not impact performance; resume previous driving.
  • 2
    Modifications Needed: Condition affects driving; requires vehicle adaptations, lessons, and re-assessment.
  • 3
    Not Safe to Drive: Capacity too reduced; modifications/lessons insufficient—recommend licence surrender.

Modified Driving Solutions’ OTs, OTAUS members since 2014, specialize in assessments for diverse conditions, ages, and disabilities to help clients safely return to driving.

Expert Driver Trained OTs

Modified Driving Solutions has experienced Driver Trained Occupational Therapists (DTOT) who are both AHPRA registered and accredited with OT Australia, ensuring they meet strict national professional standards. Our OTs have completed a recognised occupational therapy degree, practised clinically for several years, and then undertaken specialised post‑graduate driver training so they can assess and support people return to driving. Our OTs are listed with OT Australia, where they can be contacted to organise and book an OT driving assessment, and all our OTs work exclusively in the area of driving assessment, specialising solely in this field of occupational therapy.

Contact Us Now To Organise A Meeting

Phone Number 0406 541 485
Email info@modifieddriving.com.au

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