Assessment, progress and discharge reports for hospital-based physiotherapy, hand clinic and OT services.
- Completed by
- Hospital physiotherapists, hand therapists and occupational therapists
- Issued by
- WCB-Alberta
- Format
- Language
- English
WCB Alberta C534: PT Abbreviated Progress Report
This two-page report is the first progress update a physiotherapist sends WCB-Alberta on a worker's treatment, printed as the PT Abbreviated Progress/Discharge Report. It focuses on return to work: whether a successful outcome is expected within the authorized physiotherapy episode, barriers to recovery, recommendations, the home exercise program, job-related abilities and estimated return-to-work dates.
Who completes it
The treating physiotherapist completes and signs the whole report; WCB-Alberta says physiotherapy reports cannot be completed by other disciplines.
Submitting and payment
- How to submit it
- Non-contracted physiotherapists fax or mail the PDF within 2 business days of the end of week 2 of treatment, or week 4 for fracture and surgery injuries; contracted clinics report through myWCB.
- Who pays
- WCB-Alberta's rates for non-contracted physiotherapists list progress and discharge reports as fee code RPT02, which must be invoiced because reports are not paid automatically.
Good to know
- The abbreviated and comprehensive reports share the number C534; the abbreviated one comes first, and only the comprehensive version can request a treatment extension.
- Barriers can be ticked directly, including fear of movement, no job attachment or modified work, anxiety or depression, employer issues and high perceived disability.
- If the patient is not working, give estimated dates for return to modified and pre-accident work, or flag long-term temporary restrictions over 12 weeks or permanent restrictions.
- Recommendations can include a case conference with the claim owner or WCB PT consultant, further medical investigations, return-to-work services or additional services alongside community physiotherapy.
Get the official form
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Physiotherapy services abbreviated progress report - C534
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Frequently asked questions
When is the C534 abbreviated progress report due?
Within 2 business days of the end of the second week of treatment under a standard authorization, or the end of the fourth week for fracture and surgery injuries, according to WCB-Alberta's information package for non-contracted physiotherapists. The comprehensive progress report follows at week 4, or week 8 for fracture and surgery.
What is the difference between the abbreviated and comprehensive C534?
Both carry form number C534. The abbreviated report is two pages on return-to-work prospects, barriers and job-related abilities. The comprehensive report adds examination findings such as range of motion, strength, pain, neurological and gait findings, the interventions used and patient engagement, and it is the report used to request a treatment extension.