Overview
21 March 2026
This seminar is 7 CPD hours
Course Details
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.
This course is ideal for all manual therapists including osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists and sports therapists.
Timetable
- 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.
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