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EPIC Lifting Capacity Protocol (Optional Upgrade)
To be able to complete this lifting protocol, the evaluator must attend an EPIC course and complete the
certification process by EPIC. As well the clinic must obtain a site license from EPIC to ensure they are
using the correct equipment. Please refer to your EPIC Training manual for more details on the specifics
on completing the EPIC protocol.
To use this component of the software, in the Work Sim section of the software, highlight the test on the
left hand side of the screen and add it to the client.
Either double click on the test name or highlight it and click on Perform Test to go in to the test screen.
The following screen will appear if the client’s heart rate and blood pressure have not been measured and
entered into Cardiovascular Intake. This must be done before you can continue with testing.
An additional warning screen will appear if the client’s body mass index is high (this is based on the
information you entered in the client’s case information) and may have an impact on their body
mechanics. This is to alert the evaluator to be cautious with testing.
The following is the test screen.