Vanaja Rama qualified as an Occupational Therapist over 30 years ago. She has followed her initial academic qualification with a focus on continual learning through in excess of 70 courses, culminating with a Masters Degree through the University of London (Brunel) in 2023. A short list of the courses most relevant to assessments and case management follows:

• Certificate in Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Therapy-South African Neurodevelopmental Therapy Association
• Certificate in the Theory of Sensory Integration and Certificate in the Test Mechanics of Sensory Integration- South African Institute for Sensory Integration
• Vocational Rehabilitation (University of Pretoria)
• AMA assessor course- Certificate in American Medical Association Guides to Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 6th ed. With review of Principles of Disability Assessment.
• Work Well Functional Capacity Evaluation- Certified.
• Work Well Ergonomic Analysis for Health Care Professionals
• Ergonomics and Human Factors: Strategic Solutions for Workplace Safety and Health. Harvard School of Public Health. Executive and Continuing Professional Education.
• Challenges in Vocational rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions – evidence-based practice. University College London Hospitals. NHS.
• PGAP certified. Progressive Goal Attainment Program.
• AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th ed. ABIME – American college of Independent medical examiners and American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.
• Medico legal Report Writing and Court Testimony Skills. ABIME – American college of Independent medical examiners and American Board of Independent Medical Examiners
• Work Well Functional Job Analysis.
• Work Well Pre – work Screening
• MSc (Advanced Clinical Practice) OT, University of London (Brunel)