Smart Training LLC

Credit awarded: 0.3 hours

AGD Subject Code: 550

Course Description:

The challenge of maintaining a clinician’s physical health while providing effective and efficient patient care remains a challenge that is all too familiar. Join us for our “Dental Ergonomics” training module where we will explore different posture correcting techniques and options providers can employ to address various repetitive motion and musculoskeletal hazards in the workplace.

The purpose of an ergonomics program is to apply ergonomic principles to the workplace to reduce the number and severity of MSDs, thus decreasing workers’ compensation claims and, where possible, increase productivity, quality, and efficiency. An ergonomically sound work environment maximizes employee comfort while minimizing the risk of undue physical stress.

The program provides a proactive approach focuses on making changes when risks have already been identified, as well as incorporating ergonomics into the design phase of a new facility or process, into purchasing new equipment or tools, and into the contemplation of scheduling changes.

Educational Objectives:

At course completion, the attendee will be able to:

• Proactively recognize and correct potential ergonomic hazards,
• Understand the impact of RMI’s and MSD’s in dentistry,
• Conduct worksite audits, interviews, and assessments to address ergonomic hazards,
• Address ergonomic risk factors by identifying various engineering and work practice controls,
• Synchronize with members of the team to maintain a “ergonomics” hazard free environment,
• Care for their patients over their careers free of debilitating pain and discomfort.

Teaching Methods:

Join us anytime and from any location for our online Dental Ergonomics training module. A comprehensive written program will be provided electronically upon purchase and completion of a brief questionnaire. 

Location: Online. Users will need a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) and an internet connection to access the course and materials.

Date: On-demand