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Ergonomics and Body Mechanics: The Basics and Beyond

Hours: 1
Course Number: 0017

Ergonomics and Body Mechanics: The Basics and Beyond is a 1 hour continuing education course that provides an extensive overview on essential guidelines and standards of practice concerning ergonomics and body mechanics. The course provides information on positioning, turning, moving and transferring residents in senior care and other settings. It also describes how to use a mechanical lift and other ambulation equipment.


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Purpose

The purpose of this course is to provide information on ergonomics and body mechanics.

Learning Objectives

1. Define ergonomics 2. Define body mechanics 3. Describe positioning, turning, moving, and transferring patients 4. Describe how to use a mechanical lift 5. Discuss assisting patients with ambulation 6. List ambulation equipment

Criteria for Successful Completion

To receive continuing education credit for this program, you must complete the entire course, including registration, viewing the video program, taking the post-test and obtaining a score of at least 80% or better, and completing the program evaluation. If you do not score a 80% or better, you may take the exam again as many times as necessary to receive a passing score. When a score of 80% or better is achieved, you will be able to move forward to the evaluation and receive your certificate online.

Certifications

Activity Professionals


1.00 HOURS
 This course has been approved for 1 clock hour of continuing education by The National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP). Approval number NCCAP500304-21NT and expires on 03/15/21

Chaplains


1.00 HOURS
 This program may be used for 1 hour of continuing education credit for chaplains certified with Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc.

Nurses


1.00 HOURS
 THE FLORIDA BOARD OF NURSING [nurses] _ This continuing nursing education activity is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (#20-351718). Completion of this course fulfills (1) CEU hour of general annual mandatory training for nursing. Do not send certificate to the Florida Board of Nursing. Each state recognizes and accepts continuing education approval from the Florida Board of Nursing except California. Keep this certificate in your records for four (4) years.

Occupational Therapists


1.00 HOURS
 Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board, Occupational Therapy Section approved this course for 1 hour of continuing education. Approval number: 161517

Personal Care Home Administrators


1.25 HOURS
 This training session is approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare, until the approved curriculum changes or approval is withdrawn pursuant to 55 Pa.Code 2600.68(f). PCH Administrators receive 1.25 hours.