Ergonomics in the Office

Hours: 0.25

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-EROFF

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.

Course Description

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.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)

0.25 HOURS

Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.25 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2337220

Course Details

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-EROFF

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Describe signs and symptoms of office work-related injuries that result in musculoskeletal disorders.
Identify proper workstation adjustments.

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

Writer: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.

Jennifer has over 30 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) and is a Curriculum Designer in post-acute care for Relias. 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.”

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
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Ergonomics in the Office

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Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)

$ 19.95 Paid $19.95

$19.95