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CEAS II: Expanded Ergonomics Assessment Skills Certification
The Back School
Format(s): Live Seminars
Discipline(s): Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours: 15
Registration Fee: $645
Objectives
Examine the impact of multiple facets of the aging workforce and ways to address these concerns that benefit ALL workers.
Review and practice using ergonomics' assessment tools such as REBA, RULA and Roger's Muscle Fatigue Analysis on selected samples.
Develop an enhanced understanding of the injury and rehabilitation process associated with a persistent injury.
Participate in group evaluations of selected industrial/healthcare/office work situations.
Expand participants' knowledge base of issues encountered by Material Handlers and manufacturing and warehouse workers.
Discuss how shift work and sleep deprivation issues affect and influence Job Performance.
Understand and work through a "Job/Process/Task Hazard Analysis" project.
Learn options for an "ERGO Leader" program.
Target Audience
PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, ATC, RNs, IH, Risk Managers, and other Occupational Health and Safety Professionals.
Confirmation Notes
Locations/Accommodations: Most workshops are held at a local medical facility. We do not block hotel rooms. A list of nearby hotels and directions to the facility will be provided
with your confirmation.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Tuition is refundable minus $50.00 processing fee if canceled at least 14 days prior to the workshop. No refund thereafter, however you may attend the workshop at another location or allow someone to attend in your place. The Back School of Atlanta cannot be responsible for any expenses incurred should it become necessary to cancel a workshop.
Description
The CEAS II workshop will provide enhanced skills for performing specialized ergonomics job assessments using quantifiable evaluation tools. With a specific focus on the aging workforce you will learn the differences between and uses of various evaluation tools, practical techniques for choosing cost effective solutions and methods to compile concise client reports. Additional topics included are specific to healthcare professionals, office markets and manual material handling job sites.
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