Back Safety, Ergonomics and Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders is available for 90 days after enrollment.

This course discusses back safety and the causes, signs and symptoms, as well as preventive measures of common work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Body mechanics and ergonomics are also defined and discussed in correlation to the work-related factors that may pose a risk of musculoskeletal disorders. The intended audience is all home health and hospice staff. This course meets the home health and hospice aide requirements from CMS for 12 clock hours of education per year.

Estimated time for completion: 30 minutes

Objectives:

• Define work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)
• List two examples of specific WMSDs
• Discuss the causes of WMSDs and which employees are most at risk
• List three symptoms of WMSDs
• Define ergonomics, posture, and the correct body mechanics to use when performing tasks
• Describe specific measures to prevent WMSDs when standing, sitting, lifting and moving patients

In order to complete this online course, the participant must view the entire course, correctly answer all case studies and quiz questions and complete the evaluation. No CE/CME is offered for this course.

You will have access to this course for 90 days from the date of purchase.

This TCG CHEX eLearning course is being provided through NHPCO’s collaboration with The Corridor Group, Inc.

System Requirements

The Acrobat Reader is required to view many resources.

The Flash plug-in is required to view case studies, activities, and course navigation.