LEVEL I: Ergonomics Assessment Certification and Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevention
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 Specialist™". Another group that also offers certification in ergonomics is the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics.

Cost

Online Course Fees
US $395 per participant

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



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