Online Course: Introduction to Medicolegal Occupational Therapy


Welcome to our introductory medicolegal occupational therapy course. In this program, we will delve into the unique intersection of occupational therapy and the legal realm, equipping you with essential foundational knowledge to navigate the landscape of medicolegal assessments and reports. 


Educator: MLEA Director, Chelsea Beegling

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What you will learn in the Introduction to Medicolegal Occupational Therapy

What you will learn in the introductory course:

♦ Demystify medicolegal occupational therapy:

Learn what it's all about, and what it's like to be a medicolegal occupational therapist

♦ Why occupational therapists are so important to the courts:

Learn how medicolegal occupational therapists assist in personal injury legal proceedings

♦ Medicolegal assessments:

Learn what's involved in a medicolegal assessment, and how medicolegal occupational therapy differs to more traditional OT roles

♦ Providing evidence in court:

What are your obligations to the court, and what's it really like giving evidence?

♦ Becoming a medicolegal occupational therapist:

How do you do it and who suits it best?

Meet Your Educator: Chelsea Beegling

A seasoned medicolegal industry professional since 2011, Chelsea has witnessed the medicolegal landscape's evolution and its progressive legislation changes. Passionate about preserving the integrity and high-quality standards upheld by the courts, Chelsea is an expert in medicolegal assessments and reports.

♦ Mentor to MLEA’s current team of Medicolegal Experts

♦ Specialist in assessing employability, workplace practices, and labour market trends

♦ Experienced Expert Witness

♦ 15 years working in medicolegal industry

♦ Trainer of dozens of reputable and sought-after OT Medicolegal Experts

♦ Experienced practitioner working with clients across the lifespan in both treatment and psychometric testing roles

Why Choose This Course?

Online, On-Demand

Complete the course whenever you want, wherever you want. You can choose to complete the content in the recommended order, or jump ahead as you please.

In-Depth, Evidence-Based Learning

Immerse yourself in our comprehensive medicolegal training, backed by objective, evidence-based content that will elevate your understanding and application of critical concepts.

Increased Career Opportunities

Unlock new professional horizons by acquiring specialised medicolegal expertise, positioning you as a highly sought-after occupational therapist in the personal injury field.

Learn from the Best

Benefit from the wisdom and experience of our highly-qualified and accomplished educators, ensuring you receive unparalleled instruction to propel your medicolegal career forward.

Self-Paced

Complete the course in your own time, at your own pace.

Choose How You Learn

In this course you'll have access to video content and reading material. You can choose to watch the content as a singular video, or work your way through the modules, each one containing a short video with supplemental reading material.

Our New Course - Advanced Course in Medicolegal Occupational Therapy

This course is designed for those who have successfully completed the introductory course and are dedicated to advancing their careers as Expert Witness OTs. With a concentrated emphasis on practical training, the advanced course will equip you with the essential skills necessary to embark on your journey in the medicolegal field.

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