✨ Medico Legal Professional Development Day ✨
Medico Legal and Beyond 2026 Professional Development Day – Online learning package
6 hours online learning dedicated to Medico Legal Excellence
Following on from our second successful in-person professional development event in Perth in September 2026, we are now offering our second online learning package 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, our 2026 online course is your opportunity to hear from leading lawyers and occupational therapy experts to 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.
You will have ongoing access to the course material, which you can complete at your own pace. The course includes 9 completely new lessons, each with a video and accompanying written slides on a dedicated online platform.
Our 2025 course remains available for purchase.
2026 Online Course Modules
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Session 1: Damages Demystified: A Defence Lawyer’s take on OT Evidence and Damages
Presented by Erica Thuijs, Partner at Jackson McDonald
Session 2: The Changing Landscape of Personal Injury Compensation
Presented by Phil Gleeson, Director at PKG Injury Law
Session 3: The Transition into Medico-Legal OT and Giving Evidence at ART
Presented by Samantha Crane, Occupational Therapist, Independent Medico Legal OT
Session 4: The Quiet Skills of Rapport and Empathy in Trauma-Informed Medico-Legal Assessment
Presented by Heidi Perera, Occupational Therapist Lifeworks OT
Session 5: The Role of the Pain OT: Holistic and Functional Pain Management
Presented by Jacintha Bell, Occupational Therapist, Lifeworks OT
Session 6: Case Study Exploration with our expert panel
With Narelle Barr, Jocelyn White and Laura Kruger
Session 7: Session 5: The Art of Recommending Future Care after Personal Injury
Presented by Jayne Cruttenden, Occupational Therapist, Beyond Function
Session 8: Cognition in Context: Assessing Functional Impact in Medico-Legal Practice
Presented by Jocelyn White, Occupational Therapist, Clarity OT
Session 9: Driving and Community Access: Practical Medico-Legal OT Perspectives
Presented by Chris Pearce, Occupational Therapist, OT Services Group
2025 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 2026 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
9 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
2026 Full Course Early Bird Price – Until 31 Oct 2026
$270
Medico Legal Core Skills
2 Units – Functional Assessment and Report Writing Skills for the Medico legal OT
$120
2025 Full Course
$300
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