Ergonomics for Occupational Health Nurses is a content rich presentation provided by Dr. David Gilkey and Deb McCoy, RN, BSN, COHN-S to keep occupational health nurses current on ergonomic concepts and methods relating to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and older workers. The course reviews essential ergonomic principles with a focus on MSDs causation and prevention. You will receive a review of the common MSDs frequently encountered by occupational health nurses with advice for ergonomic intervention and accommodation. Dr. Gilkey and Deb will walk you through a computer workstation evaluation process and chair fitting to enhance you skills for practice and provide tools for future use in your work environment.

Learning Objectives:

Those attending this online training, reading the recommended materials and practicing the ergonomic application exercises should be able to:

1. Describe why ergonomics is important to occupational health nurses;

2. Outline and discuss ergonomic principles;

3. Explain types of common musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their pathophysiology;

4. Identify and describe risk factors for MSDs;

5. List the essential elements for effective ergonomic programs and reasons for failed programs;

6. Demonstrate application skills exercises for office workstation assessment and chair fitting; and

7. Synthesize recommendations for older workers.

Faculty: Dave Gilkey, DC., PHD, CPE and Deb McCoy, RN, BSN, COHN-S