Physical Capacity Profile

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Physical Capacity Profile

The Physical Capacity Profile® (PCP) is a comprehensive strength testing system. This test is administered through a proven, computerized software for post-offer or pre-employment physical exams.

Unlike other pre-employment strength tests, the PCP includes 28 strength measurements from different areas of the body given at maximum effort. A typical PCP is collected in 30 minutes or less. Results are available to the employer within seconds of completing the test. 

The medical information is obtained and measured utilizing standards from the Department of Labor’s (DOL) five strength classifications of work and the American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines. Additionally, the PCP Testing System is ADA and HIPAA compliant and has successfully undergone Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) audits.

What does the PCP include?

  • Comprehensive Medical Review

  • Upper Extremity Strength

  • Lower Extremity Strength

  • Active Lumbar Range of Motion

  • Lower Extremity Mobility

  • Maximum Lifting Capability

  • Safe Lifting Technique

  • Fitness

  • Spirometry

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Occupational Health Services

  • Pre‑Employment Physicals

    Confirms candidates can perform job‑specific tasks safely without risk to their health.

  • Custom Human Performance Evaluation

    Does your company have an existing pre-employment lift test to implement?We can carry these out and document outcomes for you. This measures physical readiness for new hires or returning employees.

  • Physical Capacity Profile®

    28 strength measurements to match employee abilities with job demands.

  • Fit‑for‑Duty Evaluation

    Ensures returning employees are physically able to perform assigned duties.

  • Return‑to‑Work Test

    Confirms safe reintegration into the workplace following recovery.

  • On-Site Services

    Reach out to us about performing any occupational health services on-site. We can accommodate any needs of the employer to minimize the impact on company productivity.

Testing & Compliance

  • DOT & Non‑DOT Physicals

    Meets federal requirements for commercial drivers, including vision, hearing, vitals, and urinalysis.

  • Drug Testing

    Rapid urine drug screens with same‑day results; lab‑based hair, saliva, or nail analysis available.

    All of our drug tests are MRO reviewed.

  • Breath Alcohol Testing

    On‑site or random testing for workplace safety compliance.

  • Audiograms

    Hearing conservation programs available for protecting your employee’s hearing and keeping your company in compliance with OSHA requirements. Call for on-site testing requests.

  • Fit‑for‑Duty Evaluation

    Ensures returning employees are physically able to perform assigned duties.

  • Respirator Fit Testing

    Verifies proper mask fit to protect respiratory health. Quantitative respirator fit testing available for full face, half face, SCBA and N95 respirators. Qualitative respirator fit testing available for N95 and half face respirators. Call for on-site testing requests.

  • Vision Testing

    We perform a variety of vision tests, depending on the needs of your company. Ishihara vision testing is available for ruling out color blindness. Snellen vision test is available for evaluating distance visual acuity. Titmus vision exam is available for more in depth testing, evaluating near, distance, peripheral, binocular vision and color perception.

FAQ’s

  • Aculas is situated off of 110th St and Lamar in the heart of Overland Park. We are in the business park located across the street from Diagnostic Imaging center and down the road from the OP Convention Center.

  • You don’t know what you don’t know, but we can clear that up for you.

    As an employer, be informed about Sam’s knee injury from playing softball in college, or Nathan’s vertigo that he didn’t think was a big deal. While some conditions might not impede someone from doing their job, it’s good to have it on your radar to prevent issues and to have it documented as a baseline. Baselines are important if an injury happens at the workplace and rehabilitation is needed.

  • One third of your life is spent working. And while we hope you love what you do, we see great value in making sure that every employee is physically fit to do their job. While this may sound ‘basic’ we know how important it is both for the employee and employer. 

    According to the National Safety Council, nearly 13,000 American workers are injured every day – that’s one every 7 seconds. We want to work with employees and employers to get that number down.