Course details
Dates for Unit 2: 16 January 2025 - NEW
Time: Unit1: Self-directed learning (approximately 4 hours) undertaken online and completion is required prior attendance at Unit 2. Unit 2: dates as above, 08:45 - 17:00
Cost: £160.00 for ACPOHE members early bird rate until end of 15/12/24, then £185.00 for ACPOHE members
Location: Course – online
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Office Ergonomics (DSE) level 1 online blended learning course (includes 2 units)
This course is aimed at physiotherapists new to DSE assessment and will provide you with a solid knowledge base and practical skills to undertake DSE assessments for office or home workstations.
Unit 1
Self-directed learning (approximately 4 hours) undertaken online and completion is required prior attendance at Unit 2.
Unit 2
Live interactive online session with ACPOHE tutor (~7 hours).
The day will look like this:
Registration 08:45 and start of course 09:00
Planned 30 minute lunch break 12:30
End of course 17:00.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the possible effects on health of DSE use and propose remedial measures
- Advise a computer user on correct workstation set up and work behaviours
- Carry out a comprehensive DSE workstation assessment and make recommendations to minimise risk and promote health
- Identify health issues and concerns relating to use of laptops, hot-desking and home working and advise on remedial action in line with current health and safety legislation
- Carry out basic anthropometric measurements and advise on office furniture and equipment required to suit and ‘fit’ a user
- Become familiar with office equipment
- Learn to clinically reason why to recommend specific equipment
Tutor: Heather O'Neill
Heather O’Neill has worked in the field of occupational health and ergonomics for over 25 years. She has a BSc in Physiotherapy, an MSc in Health Ergonomics and has completed the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. She is a Chartered Physiotherapist and a Registered Member of ACPOHE.
Heather has experience across a wide variety of sectors including healthcare, local government, manufacturing, retail and office environments. She currently works in the NHS.
Book now:
Booking is via our Health & Work Learning and Development Hub.
- 16/01/25 - Click here to book
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Equipment required
- Reliable internet connection
- Tablet, laptop or computer with webcam and microphone
- Tape measure
Accessibility
If you have any questions about accessibility or to request any reasonable accommodations please contact admin@acpohe.org.uk before you book your place. We will do our best to accommodate your requirements to help you get the most from your experience with ACPOHE.
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