Course:
College of Radiographers CPD Endorsed, Purchase Again Not For Credit, Radiology-Departmental Topics, Sinclair Community College
Module:
Ergonomics for Radiologic Technologists, Part 1: Posture
Module Description:
Audience: All health care professionals
Prerequisites: None
This module identifies the muscles used in moving and lifting, and describes the importance of maintaining joint and muscles flexibility for the performance of routine moving and lifting by health care workers. Mechanics of safe moving and practical strategies for the effective use of the worker’s posture during typical health care tasks, such as patient and equipment transfer, are detailed. Ergonomic seated workstation design and its impact on posture and musculoskeletal health is described.
Learning Objectives
* Recognize personal physical preparedness required to meet work related tasks.
* Describe neutral posture and good body mechanics used in preparing to lift and move patients and equipment.
* Maintain neutral posture during work and leisure activities.
* Understand contributing factors of musculoskeletal injury.
* Identify activities that prevent neck and back injury.
* Identify behaviors that prevent neck and back injury.
* List the requirements of ergonomic seated workstation design.
Author:
Sinclair Community College
About the author:
Sinclair Community College has a 30-year history of providing quality instruction in radiologic technology. In addition, the college’s nationally recognized distance-delivered learning activities date back as early as 1979. By fusing quality radiologic technology instruction with a state of the art distance delivery framework, Sinclair offers top-notch, relevant continuing education opportunities.
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