Working at a computer workstation can leave you with aches and pains. They may resolve themselves… or they may develop into chronic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, or tenosynovitis. Computer work that leaves you feeling stiff, sore, or uncomfortable needs to be corrected. Using ergonomic principles can help!
The goal of this course is to teach all learners how to set up a computer workstation properly.
Working at a computer workstation can leave you with aches and pains. They may resolve themselves… or they may develop into chronic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, or tenosynovitis. Computer work that leaves you feeling stiff, sore, or uncomfortable needs to be corrected. Using ergonomic principles can help! The goal of this course is to teach all learners how to set up a computer workstation properly.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Ergonomics in the Office
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Risk Factors
Office Ergonomics
Computer Workstations
Chair
Input Devices
Computer Monitor
Telephone
Document Holder
Lighting
Stretch Breaks
Review
Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
Reference
Jennifer has over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She is certified as an OASIS Specialist- Clinical (COS-C). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.” Disclosure: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N. discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
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