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Introduction to Ergonomics for the Office-2024

AMTA's Introduction to Ergonomics for the Office-2024 course presents insights on the identification of ergonomic risks and implementation of practical strategies to mitigate repetitive strain injuries resulting from extended desk work. Improve your health and work efficiency by understanding how to optimize your workstation setup and manage your posture.

Introduction to Ergonomics for the Office-2024

COURSE OVERVIEW

In our roles as office workers, a significant part of our day is spent stationed at our workstations, continuously performing the same computer-related tasks. This prolonged sitting and repeated motion can have a negative impact on our bodies, triggering problems such as lumbar discomfort, neck tension, and wrist soreness.

To more effectively safeguard our physical and mental health, the Introduction to Ergonomics for the Office-2024 course emphasizes on identifying ergonomic hazards in our workspace and preventing those nagging repetitive strain injuries.

We will explore the fundamentals of ergonomics and the importance of a comfortable, health-promoting workspace—regardless if you’re in the office or working remotely.

COURSE TOPICS

  • Principles of Ergonomics
  • Recognizing risk factors
  • Recognizing signs and symptoms
  • Assessing the workstation
  • Cultivating wellness
  • Office exercises
  • How and when to report
ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated time — 60 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing in this online Introduction to Ergonomics for the Office-2024 course is structured to reinforce the knowledge shared. A score of 80% is required to pass this course. You are allowed three attempts to achieve the passing grade.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 60 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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