Ergonomics
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Product Description:
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Course description:
The Ergonomics course identifies the most common ergonomic stressors (i.e., back/neck, eye strain, carpel tunnel syndrome, computer work station, lifting/moving patients) and demonstrates techniques to avoid injury. Topics include:
- Positive work techniques
- Stressors
- Stressors to avoid
- Fatigue
- Back and neck injuries
- Trips, slips, and falls
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Eye strain
- Computer workstations
- Lifting techniques
- Personal protective equipment
- Patient moving and handling
Learning objectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning objectives:
- Define ergonomics and how proper application can benefit your medical facility
- Summarize stressors that cause occupational injuries
- Employ positive work techniques to minimize stress on joints and muscles
- Devise methods to alleviate eyestrain during work hours
- Distinguish proper computer workstation settings that will minimize work-related injuries
- Demonstrate proper lifting techniques
- Adapt work practices when moving patients to reduce work-related injuries
Faculty:
Dr. Sheila Dunn is a nationally recognized expert in federal laboratory and OSHA regulations. She received a Doctor of Arts degree in Clinical Laboratory Science Education in 1986 and a Master of Science in 1982 from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
Intended audience:
All employees in all outpatient medical and dental facilities.
Computer requirements:
Most Web browsers are sufficient to participate. Minimum requirements include Internet Explorer 6.0, Firefox 2.0, as well as any Safari or Chrome browser. Both Mac and PC are supported.Save money when you purchase multiple copies! Ask your customer service representative about money-saving
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