CEAS I: Ergonomics Assessment Certification – 15 contact hours

The Back School

Format(s):   Home-study
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   15
Registration Fee:   $435.00

Objectives

Target Audience

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

Confirmation Notes

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

Agenda

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

Description

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!
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^TM". Another group that also offers certification in ergonomics is the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics.
The time frame for completing the online course is 90 days for each participant.