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**