Computer Ergonomics: How Can Occupational Therapy Practitioners Help?
Course: #6130Level: Introductory 2 Hours 2013 Reviews
Occupational therapists who want to improve the ergonomics of clients who are using computers are the focus of this webinar. After learning the analytical tools to apply to their ergonomic knowledge, professionals will be able to make customized ergonomic product, environmental, and behavioral recommendations.
Please download the OSHA Booklet and OSHA Computer Workstation Checklist to use as resources when taking this course.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 08084; CE Broker/2.0 CE Broker #20-1122602; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Beginner, Rehabilitation
Course Preview
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 90% of all ergonomic problems for people complaining of pain at their computers.
- After this course, participants will be able to list 90% of the appropriate body mechanics, environmental, and exercise recommendations to address the needs of the client in the case study.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize one benefit of each ergonomic product listed in the course to make specific product recommendations for an individual client.
Course created on October 31, 2023
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Ergonomics Definitions and Statistics |
| 10-20 Minutes | Ergonomic Risk Factors and Postures |
| 20-25 Minutes | Ergonomic Problems and Musculoskeletal Disorders |
| 25-30 Minutes | Assessment |
| 30-35 Minutes | Case Study: Alex |
| 35-45 Minutes | Onsite Assessment and Recommendations |
| 45-60 Minutes | Equipment Assessment/Onsite Assessment Review |
| 60-65 Minutes | Case Study: Janice |
| 65-70 Minutes | Decision-making Process |
| 70-75 Minutes | Decision-making Process |
| 75-95 Minutes | Recommendations: Environment, Body Mechanics, and Stretching; Quiz; Case Study |
| 95-110 Minutes | Product Recommendations |
| 110-115 Minutes | Putting It All Together: James Case Study and Written Report |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Reviews
2013 ReviewsPresented By
Shaul Lent
OTR/L, MA, CDP, CEAS
Shaul Lent has been a practicing occupational therapist for the past nine years. For most of his career, he has worked with clients suffering from neurological and ergonomic-related orthopedic injuries.
Over seven years ago, he founded Ergonomics Advance, an ergonomic consulting company helping clients return to work after injury and helping those working at their computer from experiencing pain.
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Course participation information
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 08084. This distance learning - independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 2.0 hours. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Tennessee, CE Broker may be of interest to you.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
continued, LLC, DBA OccupationalTherapy.com, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
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