Pre-employment medicals
Cogent delivers fast, fit-for-purpose pre-employment medicals in two flexible formats: Digital (risk-based) screening and In-Clinic assessments.
Choose one path, or combine them into a smart hybrid model that accelerates hiring, controls costs, and maintains clinical quality.
Help your people start safely and confidently.
How we work with you
Co-design
We align questionnaires, thresholds and components to your Job Task Analysis and risk profile.
Simple booking
Candidate receives direct communication to facilitate booking.
Results
Results uploaded within 24-28 hours.
Scale & coverage
High-volume programs supported nationally.
At a glance: Digital vs In-Clinic Pre-Employment Medicals
Digital
In-Clinic
Purpose
Rapid triage to identify low vs higher-risk candidates
Comprehensive, hands-on medical for role readiness
Best for
Lower-risk roles, high-volume screening, faster time-to-hire
Roles with higher physical/psychosocial demands or potential risks
How it works
Candidate completes a configurable online questionnaire; risk logic triggers next steps
GP/Allied Health perform full examination + role-specific testing
Referral & booking speed
Digital questionnaire sent immediately
~24 hours
Triage
High-risk cases reviewed by Senior Consultant; escalate to clinic as needed
Inherent within the comprehensive assessment
Reporting
Automated scoring against norms, clear pass/monitor/escalate outcomes available immediately
Physician-finalised outcomes
Cost profile
Lower cost per candidate; pay-more-only-when-needed
Competitive cost with highest assurance
*Turnarounds depend on candidate responsiveness and business hours.
Digital
In-Clinic
Purpose
Rapid triage to identify low vs higher-risk candidates
Best for
Lower-risk roles, high-volume screening, faster time-to-hire
How it works
Candidate completes a configurable online questionnaire; risk logic triggers next steps
Referral to candidate link
Immediate
Booking confirmed
N/A
Turnaround*
Results in 1 to 3 days
*Turnarounds depend on candidate responsiveness and business hours.
Escalation
High-risk cases reviewed by Senior Consultant; escalate to clinic as needed
Reporting
Automated scoring against norms, clear pass/monitor/escalate outcomes in our platform
Cost profile
Lower cost per candidate; pay-more-only-when-needed
Digital
In-Clinic
Purpose
Comprehensive, hands-on medical for role readiness
Best for
Roles with higher physical/psychosocial demands or potential risks
How it works
GP/Allied Health perform full examination + role-specific testing
Referral to candidate link
~24 hours
Booking confirmed
~24 hours after contact
Turnaround*
Results in up to 10 business days
*Turnarounds depend on candidate responsiveness and business hours.
Escalation
Not required: already a comprehensive assessment
Reporting
Physician-finalised outcomes in our platform
Cost profile
Higher cost with highest assurance
Or select a hybrid model and benefit further
Not sure which option suits your roles? We can help you implement a digital-to-clinic pathway that’s fast for low-risk candidates and comprehensive where it matters most.
Speed where it counts
Fast digital triage focuses clinical time on the 10–20% who need it.
Quality without compromise
Senior Consultant review for flagged cases; escalation pathways are built-in.
Configurable to your risks
Questionnaires, thresholds and role profiles align to your Job Task Analysis and psychosocial risk factors (e.g., K10/DASS-42).
National coverage
In-clinic capacity across Australia, with integrated booking and secure reporting.
Reporting
Customer access to online reporting Dashboard to drill into operational, SLA and case specifics
Let’s explore further
Option 1: Digital Screening
What it is
A candidate-led online assessment that captures health status and functional capacity against your role requirements. Responses follow branch logic to route candidates through the most appropriate screening pathway and produce clear, norm-referenced results. High-risk results are reviewed by a Senior Consultant, with automatic escalation to in-clinic where indicated.
Key features
Configurable to occupation and risk profile (incl. K10 / DASS-42 if required).
Automated analysis against age/gender/occupation/pathology norms.
Clear, graphical reporting and longitudinal trend options.
Bulk data export and group analytics for workforce insights.
Typical workflow
- Secure referral created; candidate receives link (SMS/email).
- Candidate completes the online questionnaire (mobile-friendly).
- System scores risk; Senior Consultant reviews any abnormalities.
- Outcome issued in our platform (pass/monitor/escalate).
- If escalated, candidate books in-clinic directly from the portal.
Option 2: In-Clinic Pre-Employment Medicals
What it is
A comprehensive, hands-on assessment by medical and allied health professionals to confirm a candidate’s capacity against the inherent requirements of the role.
Key features
Tailored to your Job Task Analysis
Single appointment for health exam, functional capacity, and D&A collection.
Pathology handled via chain-of-custody if required.
Physician finalises outcome; results available in our platform.
Core components
- General Pre-Placement Medical (by a GP): medical history, vision (incl. colour if required), BMI, blood pressure, urinalysis, systems exam (chest/heart/abdomen/skin/neurology), basic mobility, spinal flexion; optional mental-health screens (K10, ProQOL, DASS-42 as required).
- Functional / Musculoskeletal Assessment (by an appropriately qualified Allied Health professional): BP, posture, height/weight, range of movement, grip strength, cardiovascular fitness, postural tolerance, manual handling techniques, and role-specific tests.
- Optional extras: Commercial Driver medical; Drug & Alcohol; Audiometry; Spirometry.
Get started
Talk to Cogent Thinking about Pre-Employment medicals today.
Call: (03) 9232 5598
Email: admin@cogentthinking.com.au