Ergonomic Assessor Certification - Level I

This 3 day Level 1 certification course will provide participants the introductory tools and
training necessary to conduct basic office ergonomic assessments and develop hazard
identification reports by use of ergonomic/human factors and participatory applications.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is offered to health practitioners (Occupational Therapists,
Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists, Registered Nurses) with limited Ergonomic/Human Factors exposure/experience and who are interested in offering/conducting Office Ergonomic Assessments to individuals/employees with no identified medical condition, injury or chronic pain.

Proof of membership/licensing within a regulatory body will be required to attend this course.

INTRODUCTION TO ERGONOMICS & WELLNESS

  • Defining Ergonomics/Human Factors

  • Ergonomic Domains

  • Benefits

  • Need indicators

  • Provincial and Federal regulations and guidelines; CSA standards

  • The Future of Ergonomics

OVERVIEW OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES

  • Musculoskeletal Disorders ( MSD's)

  • Anatomy 101

  • Risk Factors for Injury

  • Common MSD's

  • Signs and Symptoms

  • Stages of MSD development

  • MSD Prevention

THE OFFICE WORKSTATION

  • Identification of Problem Jobs

  • Ergonomic Assessor Roles

  • Comfort Survey Form

  • Achieving Neutral Posture

DATA COLLECTION

  • Anthropometric Measurements

  • Office Furniture- types

  • Seating

  • Computer Equipment

  • Basic Workstation Adjustments

REPORT DEVELOPMENT

FOLLOW UP

PRACTICUM

$900 - Non Member       $750 - Member       **Price subject to change without notice**