Ergonomics Assessment Certification
Onsite Seminar
Provides CEAS ITM Certification

Learn how to perform an OSHA-compliant ergonomics analysis for industrial and office jobs in this basic occupational ergonomics workshop. You will learn to identify potential hazards, develop cost-effective solutions for prevention, and develop skills necessary for marketing to company executives inside and outside your facility.

At the completion of any of these seminars/courses, you will be designated as a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (CEASTM) and receive 1.5 CEUs (in most states).

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Objectives
  • Identify the anatomical areas susceptible to injuries and differentiate the causes, signs and symptoms of MSDs.
  • Learn the elements and application of an OSHA ergonomics jobsite analysis form.
  • Identify and implement correct methods for controlling risk factors.
  • Demonstrate and practice prevention strategies.
  • Explain successful marketing techniques for ergonomics programs.
  • Practice ergonomics problem solving.
Who Should Attend
PTsPTAs
OTsOTAs
CHTsATCs
RNsNPs
PT StudentsOT Students
Certified Safety ProfessionalsIndustrial Hygienists
Industrial EngineersChiropractors
Risk ManagersClaims Managers
ErgonomistsSafety Committee Members
Human Resources ProfessionalsCertified Rehabilitation Counselors


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Instructors
Ronald W. Porter, P.T., CEAS
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About Certification
The workshop certifies that you are able to perform a basic office and industrial/manufacturing/healthcare ergonomics analysis using OSHA ergonomics assessment tools. After successfully completing the workshop and submitting two ergonomics analysis reports (completed during the workshop) you will be awarded your certification designating you as a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist I (CEAS I™).

About Renewal
Click here to review the certification renewal process.

Continuing Education Units
Most professionals receive the standard 1/10 of a unit per contact hour. This workshop is approved for 1.5 CEUs in most states.

Fees:
Fourteen-day Advanced Purchase Price $436.00
Regular Purchase Price $485.00

Policies
Tuition is refundable less 50.00 if canceled 14 days before the workshop date. Tuition is not refundable under any circumstance, for registrations or cancellations after the 14 days has expired. However, you may have someone attend in your place or attend at another date. You may only change workshop dates or locations two times, then tuition will be forfeited. The Back School of Atlanta cannot be responsible for nonrefundable travel expenses, etc. should it become necessary to cancel a workshop. Replacement course certificates fee: $25.00. Locations/Accommodations: Most workshops are held at a local medical facility. We rarely have enough out of town participants to meet the minimum required to block rooms and get a group rate; however, we will provide a list of hotels and phone numbers that are in the area. The Back School of Atlanta cannot be responsible for nonrefundable travel expenses.

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Location Dates (Workshops are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)  
BOSTON, MA
Rebound Physical Therapy
54 Washington Street (map)
Wellesley, MA
October 15 & 16, 2010  
HOUSTON, TX
Spring Branch Medical Center
8850 Long Point Road (map)
Houston, TX
November 20 & 21, 2010  
GAINESVILLE, FL
RTI Biologics
11601 Research Circle - Admin Bldg. (map)
Alachua, FL
January 21 & 22, 2011  
BATON ROUGE, LA
Ochsner Medical Center
17000 Medical Center Drive (map)
Baton Rouge
February 4 & 5, 2011  
SAN DIEGO, CA
BD Biosciences
10975 Torreyana Road (map)
San Diego, CA
February 25 & 26, 2011  
ROCHESTER, NH
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
11 Whitehall Road (map)
Rochester, NH
May 13 & 14, 2011  
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Country Inn & Suites
5630 Flight School Road (map)
Indianapolis, IN
June 10 & 11, 2011  
ORLANDO, FL
Comfort Suites Downtown Orlando
2416 N. Orange Avenue (map)
Orlando, FL
August 5 & 6, 2011