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Preventing Back Injury

Have you experienced a sudden, sharp pain in your back? Such discomfort can be not only painful, but also incapacitating, potentially hindering your ability to work. Our course, "Preventing Back Injury," aids you in gaining an understanding of the back's functionality and the measures you can take to avoid injuries.

Preventing Back Injury

COURSE OVERVIEW

Many occupational tasks involve lifting, which initially might not result in immediate discomfort. However, pain can gradually intensify over time, often leading individuals to seek medical attention. Once a back injury occurs, it becomes susceptible to further damage. By consistently practising safe lifting techniques, workers can establish beneficial habits and evade back injuries.

The online course on Preventing Back Injury provides a comprehensive understanding of the back’s functionality and the precautions that can be taken to avoid injuries. Upon completion of this course, participants will gain a thorough understanding of the back’s anatomy, common types of back injuries, risk factors that contribute to back injuries, common causes behind them, effective prevention measures, and the subsequent steps to be taken in the event of a back injury.

COURSE TOPICS

The online Preventing Back Injury course delves into the following subjects:

  • Understanding the back’s structure
  • Varieties of back injuries
  • The role of aging and disease
  • Physical conditions that increase risk
  • Impact of physical stress and posture
  • Overexertion and incorrect lifting methods
  • Guidelines for proper lifting
  • Utilizing lifting equipment
  • Personal strategies for injury prevention

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

The course spans approximately 45 minutes.

PASS MARK

Tests incorporated in this online course aim to consolidate the information provided. To successfully complete the course, a minimum score of 80% is required. Participants have the opportunity to attempt the course thrice to achieve the passing score.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

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

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 30 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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