Continuing Education / Outreach

Ergonomic Job Analysis
In conjunction with University of Michigan

Dates: Location:
Friday - Saturday,March 203, 2007 Four Points Hotel near LAX

Fee:  

The Occupational Ergonomics registration fee is $1,495 ($1,395 early-bird) and includes course handout materials, break refreshments, continental breakfast and lunch each day.
The Ergonomic Job Analysis registration fee is $895 ($845 early-bird) and includes course handout materials, break refreshments, continental breakfast and lunch both days.
If you register and submit payment on or before January 21, 2006, the early-bird fees will be honored. If you register for both programs, a special combined, discounted registrationfee of $2,240 will be honored. To register for either or both courses, please complete the attached form and return it to us as indicated on the form along with charge card informationor check payable to UM Conference Management Services. Written cancellation notification must be received no later than February 14, 2005 to qualify for a refund, less
$50.00 administrative fee. Substitute attendees are encouraged - please notify us as soon as possible. In the unlikely event that the program(s) you register for must be cancelled, theentire submitted registration fee for the program(s) will be refunded without further liability on the part of the organizers. You may also register online with a credit card atwww.umcohse-programs.org.


Overview:  

Ergonomic analysis of jobs is an essential part of a comprehensive program for controlling work-related musculoskeletal disorders such as low back pain and upper extremity repetitive trauma. This program uses lectures and demonstrations to develop practical job analysis skills. Students participate in analyses and discussion of videotaped jobs selected from a variety of industries and occupations. Case studies and discussions emphasize the identification and evaluation of ergonomic stresses and the development of alternative solutions to workplace problems. This course is intended for individuals who already have a basic knowledge of occupational ergonomics.
Program Objective: Attendees will learn structured methods of job documentation and job analysis in order to systematically identify
ergonomic stresses that cause work-related musculoskeletal disorders and impede job performance.


Who Should Attend:  

This course is intended for those with a basic knowledge of ergonomics who need to obtain and apply ergonomic
job analysis skills. Attendees are expected to have a basic knowledge of ergonomics (equivalent to topics covered
in Occupational Ergonomics described above). Those with a limited background who wish take Ergonomic Job
Analysis are strongly encouraged to also attend Occupational Ergonomics.


Agenda / Topics :  

See program brochure for details.


Faculty:  

See program brochure for details.


Professional Points:

Approved for 1.5 ABIH IH CM points and 1.1 CEUs.
Nurses: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number BRN #11154 for 11.2 contact hours.

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