Certificate On Completion
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% Online Course
Accessible to anyone with an internet connection
Bulk Enrolment Support
We support bulk enrolments for organisations
Saves Your Progress
Allows you to complete in bite sized modules
CPD Points & Reflection
CPD reflection tool to count towards your CPD
Experienced Instructors
Experienced Occupational Therapist
About this course
With more and more individuals working from home or engaging in the new hybrid model of working from the office and from home, it’s valuable to understand the ergonomic principles for a positive office setup, regardless of where you call office!
This on-demand training is approximately 20 minutes (22 minutes to be exact!) and covers:
- Ergonomics principles and how they can be applied to your home and office environments
- How to adapt or set up your workstation (short and long term solutions)
- How to position yourself to minimise discomfort and prevent musculoskeletal disorders
- What to look for in an ergonomic office chair
- How to set up your desk and workstation ergonomically
- How to ergonomically position 1 or 2 monitors, and other accessories
- Strategies for taking visual and postural breaks, stretching, and maintaining good posture.
The license of this course also includes a FREE downloadable resource, which includes an ergonomics self-assessment and action pathways.
Outcomes for Prescribing Electric Profiling Beds Course
- Develop an understanding of ergonomics and how it can influence your home and/or office setup.
- Develop an understanding of common risk factors which can lead to musculoskeletal disorders.
- Develop management strategies to maintaining good posture and reducing your risk of injury.
Skills You will gain
Posture Positive workstationHome & Office ErgonomicsWorking in a seated postureWorking in a standing postureWellness breaksInjury preventionCourse Syllabus
Enrolment Options
Individual License
Our training is suitable for:
- Anyone who works at a computer for extended periods of time
- Individuals who experience discomfort or pain from sitting at a desk
- Employers who want to create a healthier and more productive work environment for their employees
If you are an individual, consider talking to your workplace about our bulk enrolments for your team or reimbursement for your continuing professional development.
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Multiple Licenses
We partner with a wide range of organisations and we take care of your teams enrolment and technical support.
Please contact us for bulk license pricing.
Contact UsOur Instructors
This course is instructed by Jacinta Belle (MOT):
- AHPRA Registered Occupational Therapist
- Learning and Development Lead (Community Therapy)
Jacinta is an experienced Occupational Therapist who has worked for 10 years within the community setting assisting clients across the lifespan to achieve personal goals and increase engagement in activities that are meaningful to them.
Jacinta has worked across both disability and aged care funding bodies providing assessment and recommendations for equipment, assistive technology, skill development and home modifications.
Jacinta is passionate about delivering education and training to fellow clinicians to improve client outcomes and clinician confidence! Jacinta has completed the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and continues to engage in lifelong learning to refine skills and provide fresh relevant education for clients and professionals within the community setting.
Course Preview
It is always important to try before you buy so we have enabled access to a short preview of some of the content.
Course Certificate
On completion of our course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
We are able to provide organisations that bulk enroll their team with compliance reports for their training records.
FAQs about this course
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How long will I have access to the course for?
You will have access for 12 months from the date of purchase.
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I'd like to sign up my organisation. How does this work?
Please contact us with your request and we will provide a bulk-license quote.
We organise bulk enrolment of your team.
Staff are then granted access to our training.
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How often should ergonomic training be offered in the workplace?
Refreshing your knowledge every 12 months and re-doing your self assessment at that time is important to maintain good ergonomics and minimise the risk of injury.
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What is the difference with your Manual Handling Ergonomics course?
Our Manual Handling Ergonomics module is a shorter version of this course and doesn’t include the self assessment tool with action pathways.
This course is more comprehensive and appropriate if you spend the majority of your day at a desk.
