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LEVEL I: Musculoskeletal Disorders & Ergonomics Certification
A New and Fascinating way to Learn

The Back School of Atlanta's online, interactive training course is a cost effective, easy to use tool that is designed to allow you to learn at your own pace and take at your leisure. If you are confused about what to do with ergonomics, you will learn about the standards highlights and what you should do to prepare for future regulatory revisions... they are coming!

Benefits

Learn how to develop and implement effective ergonomics programs before OSHA has a standard.
This on-line workshop will enlighten you with pointers and techniques on how to manage ergonomic exposures.
Obtain information on how to sell the need for a program to management.
Take the course on YOUR OWN time.

Who Should Take The Online Course

Company Ergonomic Team Members
Engineers
Health Care/Injury Prevention Specialists (OT, OTA, PT, PTA, MD, DC, ATC & RN)
Industrial Hygienists
Anyone interested in creating effective ergonomics programs

Course Content

The course content covers the topics listed below. Each section is a separate module. They can be mixed and matched to highlight topics or reach different levels of knowledge. The training course is complete with an exam, required submission of an office and industrial ergonomics report and a 267 page manual. The registrant receives CEUs and CERTIFICATION as a Certified Ergonomics Assessment SpecialistTM (CEAS).

MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION TO ERGONOMICS

OSHA Standards/Government Recommendations
Epidemiology and Overview of MSD's and Ergonomic Prevention
Back, neck and upper back injury review
Upper extremity anatomy and pathology
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Lower extremity anatomy and pathology

MODULE 2 OSHA ERGONOMICS PROGRAM BASIC ELEMENTS,
PART I: MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP

Management Leadership
Initial Question
Ergonomics Committee

MODULE 3 OSHA ERGONOMICS PROGRAM BASIC ELEMENTS,
PART II: EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION

Employee Participation
Record Review
Employee Questionnaires

MODULE 4 OSHA ERGONOMICS PROGRAM BASIC ELEMENTS,
PART III: MSD MANAGEMENT

Musculoskeletal Disorder Management
Medical Management Concepts

MODULE 5 OSHA ERGONOMICS PROGRAM BASIC ELEMENTS
PART IV: JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS

Visual Inspections
Audiovisual Recording & Review
Written Checklists

MODULE 6 OSHA ERGONOMICS PROGRAM BASIC ELEMENTS
PART V: HAZARD REDUCTION & CONTROL MEASURES

Approaches to reduce or prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders
Client Reports

MODULE 7 OSHA ERGONOMICS PROGRAM BASIC ELEMENTS
PART VI: TRAINING

Educational Programs
Body mechanics, NIOSH work practices guide for manual lifting, back belts
Fitness and Exercise programs

MODULE 8 MARKETING OF ERGONOMICS PROGRAMS

Direct and Indirect Expenses of MSD's
12 Steps for Marketing Ergonomic Programs
Sample Proposal
Occupational Health & Safety Publications
Books
Organizations
Vendors
Web Sites
Books & Articles

About Certification

This workshop certifies that you are able to perform an office or industrial ergonomic analysis using the OSHA Ergonomics Standard (repealed) checklist. OSHA does not specify who is qualified to analyze jobs or outline any certification process. After completing two jobsite analysis reports, you will be given your certificate designating you as a "Certified Ergonomics Assessment SpecialistTM". Another group that also offers certification in ergonomics is the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics.

Cost

Online Course Purchasing Options
US $395 per participant
3 or more participants: US $316 per participant

The time frame for completing the online course is 90 days for each participant.

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