Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Certification Training Course-LIVE IN PERSON

Occupro

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy / Athletic Training
Contact Hours:   21.75
Registration Fee:   $975.00

Objectives

• Select and describe current ergonomic evaluation tools and protocols
• Differentiate risk factors associated with upper extremity and low back ergonomic injuries
• Choose and apply internationally recognized upper extremity and low back ergonomic tools
• Prepare, identify, and select engineering, administrative, and work practice controls/ ergonomic solutions
• Demonstrate the ability to use upper extremity and low back ergonomic assessment tools in multiple industrial and manufacturing environments

Target Audience

Safety & Health Professionals
Physical Therapists/Assistants
Occupational Therapists/Assistants
Human Resource Professionals
Athletic Trainers
Exercise Physiologists
Allied Health Professionals

Confirmation Notes

Contact Hours/CEUs
21.75 hours (3 days)
2.1 AOTA CEUs

Education Level
Introductory
No prerequisites required
15:1student to instructor ratio

Content Domain
Category 2: OT Process – Prevention

Course is approved throughout the US for physical therapists

Agenda

Description

Our Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Certification Course is designed for professionals who are interested in hands on experience using industrial ergonomic tools and obtaining an Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Certification. Following the completion of this 3-day course, you will be able to implement high level ergonomic initiatives in any size organization and perform common upper extremity and low back evaluations. The course will discuss evidence based evaluations and consulting protocols based on current OSHA standards, NIOSH guidelines, and published clinical literature. The course will provide hands-on instruction of body-part specific ergonomic assessment tools designed to identify high risk activities, identify controls, and provide direction for selection of ergonomic solutions.
Satisfactory course completion includes:
• Participation in the full 3 days of training
• Successful completion of a 20 question multiple choice quiz on day one
• Successful completion of a case study on day two and day three