✨ Medico Legal Professional Development Day ✨
Medico Legal Professional Development Day 2025 – Online learning package
6 hours online learning dedicated to Medico Legal Excellence
Following on from our successful in-person professional development event in Perth in September 2025, we are now offering a high-impact online version of the event designed specifically for occupational therapists, health professionals, and stakeholders working in or entering the medico legal sector.
Hosted by PKG Law and Beyond Function Occupational Therapy, this online course is your opportunity to hear from leading experts, sharpen your assessment and reporting skills, and gain invaluable insights into the legal side of personal injury and compensation matters.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or looking to transition into medico legal work, this is the course that will expand your knowledge and skillset.
Online Course Modules
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Session 1: Functional Assessment for the Medico Legal OT
Presented by Laura Kruger, Occupational Therapist, Beyond Function OT
Session 2: Writing and Language Skills for the Medico Legal Therapist
Presented by Narelle Barr, Occupational Therapist, Beyond Function OT
Session 3: The Legal Process of Personal Injury Claims
Presented by Phil Gleeson, Director at PKG Injury Lawyers
Session 4: Medico Legal Considerations for NDIA and ART
Presented by Jayne Cruttenden – Director of Beyond Function. Explore complexities and practical tips for completing independent assessment for the ART process.
Session 5: Psychosocial Assessment in Medico Legal Reports
Presented by Vicky Freeman, Senior Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Practcie Lead at Reach Life.
Session 6: What Makes a Great OT Report—A Legal Perspective
Presented by Gemma McGrath – Defense Lawyer and Managing Director or Panetta McGrath
Session 7: Care considerations for Clients with Complex Needs
Presented by Valerie Miles and Ian Burns of At Home Care
Session 8: Expert Panel Discussion
Ask your questions to our expert panel – Rebecca Thompson, Gail Sharp and Jayne Cruttenden
We have included a lineup of highly respected leaders from across the occupational therapy and legal professions.
Each speaker has been carefully selected for their real-world experience, practical insights, and commitment to excellence in medico legal work.
Senior Occupational Therapists
With years of hands-on experience in functional and psychosocial assessments
Legal Experts
From the personal injury and compensation fields sharing what really matters in court
Specialist Contributors
Covering NDIA, ART, care recommendations, and more
Panel Members
Ready to answer your most pressing questions during our Q&A session
Your Package Includes:
CPD points - 6 hours CPD
Expert Speakers – Learn from top professionals in OT and law
Practical Takeaways – Walk away with real tools and strategies
8 x seperate online sessions
Downloadable slides for each presentations
Legal Insight – Clear direction on what makes a report court-ready
Who is this online course for?
Occupational therapists currently working in medico legal
Allied health professionals exploring the medico legal space
Those wanting to upskill in functional and psychosocial assessments
Professionals looking to improve their report writing for legal use
Anyone curious about the legal processes behind personal injury claims
CPD-seekers looking for an informative and inspiring development day
OTs who want to network with others working in medico legal
Investment
Introductory Price – Full Course
Until 15 October 2025 (after $300)
$270
Medico Legal Core Skills – Intro Price
Until 15 October (then $120)
2 Units – Functional Assessment and Report Writing Skills for the Medico legal OT
$100
Medico Legal Extended Learning – Intro Price
Until 15 October (then $230)
5 Units – NOT including Functional Assessment and Report Writing Skills for the Medico legal OT
$210
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