AMPS software

Q: Our IT department requires all software to be loaded and tested on a non-live PC to demonstrate that it does not interfere with existing systems. Is there a trial key or identity that can be used for testing only?

A: The AMPS software does not have trial keys (passcodes) for testing purposes. You may use the passcode of the occupational therapist who is asking you to install their software.

You may find some software documentation helpful. Visit www.ampsintl.com (opens in a new window) and choose AMPS. From the AMPS website menu, click Software / Install Software. This page provides links for "Installation and User Instructions" and the "License Agreement". If you have any questions about installing AMPS 2005, please contact the AMPS Project International via their website.

Q: Why can't I enter a rating of 6=Inordinate into my software for the Quality of Performance rating scales?

A: The AMPS software does not allow a rating for Inordinate even though there is a rating of 6=Inordinate on all AMPS score forms and in Appendix B, Volume 2 of the AMPS manual.

Reading the rating criteria for 6=Inordinate, we find that a person "demonstrated an extreme degree of [insert physical effort, disorganization, risk for personal injury, or assistance]; was unable to enter into an ADL task performance".

If the person did not enter into the task performance, then the occupational therapist has no ADL motor or ADL process scores to enter into the software.

Q: Can I organise an AMPS course for a small number of participants with only one AMPS faculty?

A: All AMPS course must have two Faculty to teach, it is a very intensive week with 40 hours of actual teaching, plus individual feedback to each participant on Thursday and Friday. Therefore it is not practical (or reasonable) to require this of one person all week. Normally most courses break even on 25 - 30 participants (depending on course fee and costs to the host site for venue etc). We will not run a course if there is insufficient numbers to cover your cost (to protect you - and us- from making a large loss). We normally confirm numbers 30 days before the course is due to run and if there are insufficient numbers we agree to cancel (or postpone) the course. Apart from advertising and marketing there should be no loss to you.