FIT4Work Screen

Ideally, students are preparing for graduation when they enter school in Kindergarten. Using the Fit4Work Screen, we can assess secondary students to understand how their physical function aligns with their vocational goals and aspirations. I have heard of this being used at younger ages to understand function as it relates to activity and participation.

Understanding the implications of the Social Security Exertion Scale, we can use the Fit4Work Screen both as an assessment and as an outcomes measure. The Fit4Work Screen is one of many tools that contributes to this conversation.

How do we assess Functional Capacity?

An individual's functional capacity can be assessed by using the Fit4Work Screen. The screen is based on key movements needed for work and occupational health concepts. The requirements for work are described using language from ergonomics and occupational health. This evidence-based checklist is a method to objectively collect information on key skills required for work.

The results of the screen will guide the creation of an activity program based on an individual's skill level as related to the Social Security Exertional level, (which are explained below) and those skills required for work.

Fit4Work

In the Community Screen

This screen was created to be used with large groups of students, especially when you are working in Tier 2. Items are simplified.

Fit4Work Screen:

In-person

This screen can be used in person with a singular person.

Fit4Work Screen: Virtual

This screen can be used virtually with a singular person.

Exertion Levels

The Code of Federal Regulations (§404.1567) describes the Social Security Exertion Levels (sedentary, light, medium, etc.). We can examine functional capacity to determine if an Individual has the foundational levels of functional fitness to perform job duties.

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Applying Exertional levels

In this video, Dr. Johnson explains the basics of the Social Security Exertion Scale, how to use the Fit4Work Screen as an outcomes measure, and how this resource can help you and your students!