Ergonomics Training for Healthcare Personnel
Course Overview
Healthcare workers face some of the highest rates of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) of any industry — largely due to patient handling, repetitive tasks, and awkward working postures. This ergonomics course teaches healthcare staff how to recognize ergonomic risk factors and apply safe work practices to reduce injury.
Duration: 25 minutes | Frequency: Annual
Who Should Take This Course
All healthcare personnel, with particular relevance to nurses, nursing assistants, patient care technicians, physical and occupational therapists, radiology staff, and anyone involved in patient handling or repetitive clinical tasks.
What You’ll Learn
- Ergonomic risk factors: force, repetition, awkward postures, static loading
- Common musculoskeletal injuries in healthcare and their causes
- Safe patient handling principles and techniques
- Proper body mechanics for lifting, transferring, and repositioning patients
- Use of mechanical lift equipment and transfer devices
- Ergonomic workstation setup for administrative and clinical tasks
- Recognizing early signs of musculoskeletal strain
- Reporting ergonomic concerns and injury prevention resources
Compliance Requirement
OSHA’s general duty clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards including ergonomic risks. Many healthcare accreditation standards include annual ergonomics training. This course supports your annual safety training program.
How to Get Started
Getting your team trained is simple. Contact MedWaste Solution and we’ll set up access to our online training platform powered by Compliance Publishing. Courses are available 24/7 from any device — staff can complete training on their own schedule. A completion certificate is issued automatically upon finishing the course.
Available nationwide — not limited to our physical service territory.
Call 309-276-0409 or complete the form below for a free quote.
