Summary: A 6 hour course for osteopaths, physiotherapists and chiropractors, to gain an understanding of ergonomics, particularly workstation assessments and manual handling.
Provider: Gayda Arnold
Location: British School of Osteopathy, 275 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JE.
Duration: 6 hours
Knowledge/experience needed: None
Website: www.bso.ac.uk
Email: g.arnold@bso.ac.uk
Who should attend and why?
Osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors and any manual therapists who give lifestyle advice. To gain an understanding of ergonomics, in particular about workstation assessments and manual handling.
What will I learn?
An understanding of the health & safety regulations that apply to computer workers. How to undertake a workstation assessment and train computer users about how injuries occur and how to avoid them. You will be shown some of the equipment that is available to address certain conditions. A basic understanding of the Manual Handling Regulations, risk assessment, risk reduction and lifting technique.
What are the expected outcomes?
You will be able to give advice to patients about how to set up their workstations and any accessories they may require. If they have manual tasks you can offer advice to reduce the risks of the task. You will also be able to go into a working environment and undertake training and workstation assessments.
What is the course content?
How is the course assessed?
Feedback on workstation assessments in practical session.
What’s included?
A certificate and printed handouts of the course slides and other relevant information. Lunch.
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