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Ergonomics for manual therapists

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The increase in homeworking over the Pandemic has resulted in many people working at sub-optimal computer workstations. Gain the skills to analyse a work environment and provide simple and cost-effective advice to minimise the risk of MSK injury.

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Course Title Ergonomics for manual therapists

Qualification CPD

Duration 7 CPD hours

Institution Code A65

Start Date 21 March 2026

Location Online

Overview

21 March 2026

This seminar is 7 CPD hours

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Course Details

This course has been designed for manual therapists to give them the skills to assess and advise patients on their work or leisure activities from an ergonomic perspective.

The increase in homeworking over the pandemic has resulted in many people working at sub-optimal computer workstations, which can lead to musculoskeletal injury if over a prolonged period. This course will give you the skills to analyse your patient’s work environment and provide advice to make simple and cost-effective improvements.

The course covers the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations including legal requirements, correct workstation setup, chair selection, specialist equipment, environmental considerations and break advice. It also includes how to safely use mobile DSE such as laptops, tablets and smart phones.

You will be given the knowledge to competently to go into a workplace and offer DSE training and undertake assessments.

The course will also look at manual tasks and cover the manual handling regulations, including risk assessment and risk reduction.

Summary of Osteopathic Practice Standards covered in this course

A Communication and patient partnership – A2, A5, A6

B Knowledge, skills and performance – B1, B2, B3

C Safety and Quality in Practice – C6

Course suitability

This course is ideal for all manual therapists including osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists and sports therapists.

Timetable

09:00-09:30 Registration

09:30-11:15 What is ergonomics?

Introduction to DSE Regulations

Mechanisms of injury and casual factors

11:15-11:35 Break

11:35-12:30 Guidelines on seating and workstation set-up

Work organisation and breaks

12:30-13:30 Lunch

13:30-15:30 Checklists and undertaking assessments

Case studies

15:30-15:50 Break

15:50-17:00 Manual Handling regulations

17:00-17:30 Clinical applications

Case Studies

17:30 Close

Learning outcomes

Gain the ability to evaluate patients in relation to their working environment – computer workstations and manual tasks.
Gain the ability to train patients in ergonomics so that they are more aware of how to prevent injury.
Gain knowledge and skills to support your patients with injuries or problems influenced by their workplace environment.
Gain the knowledge to allow you to go into a workplace and undertake DSE and Manual Handling assessments.

David Annett is a practising osteopath and freelance ergonomics consultant. His degree in ergonomics coupled with over 30 years’ experience in this discipline mean he is ideally placed for advising manual therapists in this area.

What is the cancellation policy?

The UCO regrets that no refunds can be made for cancelled places unless a substitute participant can be found. The UCO cannot guarantee that any course will run. In the event of your course being cancelled, all paid fees and deposits will be refunded in full.

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