Fundamentals of Ergonomics
- Online delivery
- eClass
- 39 hour course, no prerequisites
The study of ergonomics will result in reductions of injury and increases in productivity by improving the “fit” between the worker and the work environment. This is achieved by matching the physiological and psychological capabilities of a person to the design of the equipment, tasks to be performed and the total workplace environment. This course will introduce the student to the need for ergonomics, methods for problem identification, solution development and effectiveness evaluation of implemented changes.
Course at a glance
- Fully online asynchronous course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- Aimed at entry-level and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, management, and administrators.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Recognize the importance of user-oriented design.
- Consider the relationship between human characteristics and work performance.
- Recognize ergonomic hazards that contribute to workplace injuries and illnesses.
- Identify basic design principles that optimize human performance in job settings.
Take note:
- This is an asynchronous course, meaning that you can complete your reading and activities throughout the week at your own leisure.
- You will be pre-placed into groups of 5-10 students in order to encourage interaction throughout the week. These groups will be referred to as the ‘Collaborative Classroom’.
- In your readings and in the course videos there are references to activities that you will be asked to complete.
- Required textbook: The Rules of Work: A Practical Engineering Guide to Ergonomics, 2nd edition, Dan MacLeod, Taylor & Francis, 2013.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Offered:
Course duration
Apr 6, 2021Jun 12, 2021
Asynchronous online learning, eClass
39 hours of instruction
In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Linda MillerID: linda-miller
Linda Miller [OT (C), OTD, MEDes, CCPE, CPE] is the President and Certified Occupational Therapist/Ergonomist at EWI Works International Inc., which she founded in 1991 to provide educational and consulting services to employers aiming at preventing workplace injury and improving employee performance. In addition to in-person training and consulting, her company has been expanding into software tools to manage programs, training, and telehealth consulting. Linda holds an appointment in the U of A’s Faculty of Medicine, in the Division of Preventive Medicine. She has presented regularly at health & safety conferences for the last two decades.
Textbook
Required
MACLEOD
Rules Of Work
ISBN 9781439899069
Class info
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39 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: May be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant and the Canada Training Benefit. (view all)
Corporate multi-registration packages (groups of 4 or more) are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at corporate.learning@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing. -
Open for registration until April 6, 2021. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts.
Currently counts towards
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Diploma
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Occupational Health & Safety
└39-hour elective course
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Certificate
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Occupational Health & Safety
└39-hour elective course
* If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.
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- Online delivery
- 39 hour course, no prerequisites
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