Course Code: REL-ALL-0-BMECHW
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Recognize common types of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Identify two risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Recall interventions to decrease injury related to caregiving.
Outline:
Section 1: Factors and Impacts
The Facts
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
Risk Factors
Review
Assessments
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Solutions and Training
Ensuring a Safe Environment
Review
Mobility Assistance
Transfer Assistance Devices
Positioning Assistance
Non-Clinical Ergonomics
Embracing Safety
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Writer: Chris Martin, BS, BA
Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Occupational Therapist; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Physical Therapist; Physical Therapist Assistant; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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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.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.