ABOUT DEFINING AND UNDERSTANDING INJURIES
This online course is an essential resource for the non-medical, non-clinical ergonomist.
Upon receiving a report that someone has a painful shoulder, neck, wrist or back, have you ever wondered what happened and, more importantly; why it happened?
Identifying the physiology of what went wrong for the worker on the job may help you prevent a work-related injury to someone else. The better you understand the body, the better equipped you are to prevent injuries.
This course will provide you with basic understanding what happens when someone gets injuried and what can be done about it.
The time frame for completing the online course is 30 days for each participant. 3 Contact Hours CE.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Provide basic information on the way work effects the body. Developed for the non-medically trained Ergonomist.
Provide a review of physiological functions of the Inflammatory Response for the medically trained Ergonomist.
Instruct the learner on how the muscles produce movement.
Instruct the learner on the types of injuries that can occur to the soft tissue.
Expand the concept of the "Nutrient Pathway."
Provide an overview of what happens to the tissue when injured.
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REFUND POLICY
Refunds are not available for distance learning courses.
Testimonial
"Good content and information. The delivery was that of the 'keep it simple' principle which is appreciated."
G.P., MS, ATC, LAT, CWcHP, CEAS III, Gainesville, FL
Testimonial
"Great. Perfect length. Good material."
G.W., HR Coor., Redlands, CA
Ron Porter, Director, PT, CEAS III
Ronald W. Porter is a nationally recognized expert in the field of Occupational Safety and Health, and Ergonomics.
In the past 35 years, since becoming Director of the Back School, he has instructed over 1000 workshops and seminars on Ergonomics Awareness and Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention to physical and occupational therapists; medical doctors; chiropractors; occupational health nurses; and industrial health and safety professionals.
Ron has worked with over 300 companies, including Lockheed Martin Aeronautics; US Foods; Mars Incorporated; E.I. Du Pont; DS Waters; Shell Oil; International Paper; WestRock; Arizona Public Service Company; Association of California Water Agencies/Joint Powers Insurance Agency and the United States Navy; consulting on the development and implementation of innovative ergonomics programs for both individual plant sites and entire corporations.
He was chosen as the 2012 ASSE Ergonomics Practice Specialty Safety Professional of the Year, one of the 50 Most Influential People in Workers' Compensation by the 2014 SEAK National Workers' Compensation and Occupational Medicine Conference and received a 2016 Presidentís Award presented by the ASSE.
His recent presentations include:
The 2007 - 2017 American Society of Safety Engineers Professional Development Conferences - The 2016 Region IV ASSE Professional Development Conference | The 1995 - 2005 and 2011 American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Annual Conferences | The 2010 National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition | SEAK Annual National Workersí Compensation and Occupational Medicine Conferences in 2005 - 2007 and 2013 and a March 2010 national webinar on the Aging Workforce for the ASSE Virtual Classroom.
His Bachelor of Science degree is from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and his Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, American Society of Safety Engineers, the American Industrial Hygiene Association and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
MODULE 1: HOW MUSCLES WORK
- How muscles produce movement
- Metabolism and the "Nutrient Pathway"
- Neutral position and posture
- Aerobic versus anaerobic metabolism
MODULE 2: WHAT GOES WRONG
- Causes for ( MSDs) musculoskeletal disorders/ergonomics injuries
- Tissue Failure and the mechanics for injury
- Common terms for ( MSDs) musculoskeletal disorders/ergonomics injuries
MODULE 3: THE HEALING PROCESS
- Steps necessary for the body to heal
- Timeline for healing and risks of returning too soon to work activities
- 3 stages of injury progression
- 4 stages of the healing process
- Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
