RD Michaels provides an Independent Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation/Assessment that is tailored to the individual and to the needs of the referral source. There is no “one size fits all!!” No “slots” to be fit into. Based upon a person’s initial interview, we utilize appropriate tests to fit the individual’s needs. His/her aptitudes, abilities, interests, behavioral preferences, and employment history are important and fundamental factors in the world-of-work. Each factor is just one piece of a jig-saw puzzle. No one factor can define someone’s needs, but when they are all put together, a complete picture of her/him as a worker is formed. From this picture, Realistic Occupational Options can be suggested.

The Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation/Assessment

The RD Michaels Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation/Assessment includes both computerized and written (paper and pencil) testing, and one-on-one personal interview. Work Samples may also be given, as appropriate. We measure Personal and Vocational Characteristics in a non-medical, vocationally-oriented process. These factors include Vocational Interests, Aptitudes (general learning ability, verbal, numerical, spatial, form, clerical perception, motor coordination, finger dexterity, manual dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination, color discrimination), Education (reasoning, mathematical, language), Employment Training, Work Temperaments, Life and Work Values, Learning Style, Cognitive Abilities including Intelligence, Vocational Skills, Lifestyles, Educational Achievement and Training Potential, Work History (Transferable Skills Assessment including In-home functional experiences and Out-of-home work experiences). Physical Abilities and Functional Limitations are taken into account.

RD Michaels has been an established name in the field of Vocational Testing and Evaluation and Vocational Rehabilitation since 1978, conducting thousands of Vocational Assessments and career tests. We provide innovative Coast-to-Coast Vocational Expert and Vocational Assessment and Evaluation services in Canada and the United States, in Personal Injury, Matrimonial, and Medical Malpractice matters.

The RD Michaels Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation/Assessment is designed to assess a person’s strengths and areas of need through a series of Vocationally Oriented testing. A comprehensive Vocational Expert report, including recommendations for Realistic Occupational Options, if applicable, is provided to help make Return-to-Work decisions about appropriate types of training and employment the individual may be able to successfully pursue. The recommendations may include pre-vocational needs, i.e. personal adjustment counselling, life skills training, job development and job placement services, financial management counselling, etc.

RD MICHAELS, MA, is a Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist, a Board Certified Vocational Expert, a Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (British Columbia), a Senior Disability Analyst, a Certified Disability Examiner III, and a Registered Rehabilitation Professional. Mr. Michaels’ unique combination of qualifications, education and experience establishes him as one of the leading Vocational Experts in Canada and the USA. His achievement in becoming Canada’s first Certified Disability Examiner (CDE III) enables him to determine the Vocational Implications of a Medical Impairment. Mr. Michaels has been appointed as Commissioner of Vocational Evaluation, The Commission on Health Care Certification (CHCC), Midlothian, VA. He teaches courses in Diagnostic Testing, Career Practitioner Institute.

Mr. Michaels has been in practice as a Clinical Rehabilitation Evaluator, Vocational Expert, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor since 1978. He has been previously qualified and accepted as an Expert in Vocational Testing and Evaluation and Vocational Rehabilitation in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Ontario Court of Justice (General Division), the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia, d.b.e., the Workers’ Compensation Review Board of British Columbia, the Ontario Financial Services Commission (FSC) (formerly Ontario Insurance Commission), and is an FSC Disability Assessment Centre Assessor (Vocational Evaluator/Disability Examiner).

RD Michaels provides Independent Vocational Implications File Review™ when a face-to-face Vocational Evaluation is not possible. Vocational Implications of Surveillance Video, and Rehabilitation Services Audits™ are also offered. We also provide Second Opinion services. Career Counselling and Vocational Testing is also available for those not involved in litigation. Testing may be conducted in any language with aid of a translator, for the hearing impaired with an interpreter, and the visually impaired with 4/400+ vision. (Surcharges may apply).

Thank you for your consideration of RD Michaels. Please telephone our office at (250) 716-6525 to discuss details and to schedule Vocational Expert services.