Office Workstation (DSE) Ergonomics (Level 2)

£250.00

Course Aims / Summary
 

This course aims to build on the knowledge and skills of physiotherapists familiar with conducting Workstation (DSE) Assessments for individuals. It aims to give physiotherapists the knowledge, skills and confidence to undertake high quality complex assessments of individuals with additional needs, utilizing the current evidence base. Current “ergonomic” office equipment and seating are reviewed in depth to ensure delegates are confident and effective when recommending these. Technical solutions for disability are also introduced.

Course Objectives

On completion of this two day course, delegates will be able to:
 

  • Discuss the evidence base for work based interventions for office workers experiencing WRMSDs
  • Effectively prescribe suitable seating for office workers based on their individual requirements, including those with complex needs
  • Recommend effective equipment, behavioural and organisational solutions for physical disability based on sound reasoning
  • Discuss current UK Disability Law and reasonable adjustments
  • Explain how dyslexia, hearing impairment and visual impairment is managed in the office setting
  • Discuss assistive technology solutions for people with additional needs.

Pre-Course
 

Delegates should have a sound grasp of the DSE Regulations and should have conducted at least 30 DSE workstation assessments. This course is unsuitable for physiotherapists who do not have specific experience of workstation assessment. Ideally, physiotherapists will have attended ACPOHE’s Level 1 Office Ergonomics course.
 

Presenters
 

Kathy Lewis has worked in the occupational health and ergonomics field for the last 14 years. She currently spends equal amounts of time working as a clinician within the NHS, private practice and undertaking workplace assessments.  Kathy has a Hon Grad Dip in Physiotherapy and a Masters Degree in Health Ergonomics.

Jan Vickery has specialised in the fields of Occupational Health and Ergonomics for 16 years. She has a BSc in Physiotherapy and MSc in Health Ergonomics. Jan is a Registered Ergonomist. She is Lead Physiotherapist at Axa Healthcare.
 

Both facilitators have extensive experience in their fields; having worked in a
variety of settings.
 

Cost: £250 including lunch

Venue and Location: Posturite, The Mill, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 6SZ

Dates and times: 16 May 2012 9.30 -5; 17 May 9-4pm
 

Confirmation date: 13 April 2012

For further information please contact:

Kathy Lewis: telephone 07718541554, e-mail Kathy@working-health.com
Jan Vickery: telephone 07860 791208, e-mail jvickery@medicalsdirect.com