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CE Video Training: Dental Assistant Ergonomics
$49.00
Your training NEVER EXPIRES!
Dental assistants face some of the greatest ergonomic and musculoskeletal challenges on the team. Due to their unique positioning and job demands, they are prone to different pain patterns and syndromes than dentists and hygienists. This research-based CE course will provide assistants with powerful strategies that they can apply immediately in the operatory and at home to reduce work-related pain and prevent injury. 80 minutes – 5 videos. EARN 2 CEUS!
Course Objectives:
- Learn how chronic back, neck, shoulder and hand pain develop in dental assistants and implement effective ergonomic interventions.
- Identify the criteria for selecting a truly ergonomic dental assisting stool.
- Discover how to adjust and/or modify your assisting stool to fit you!
- Learn movement strategies that can dramatically reduce low back pain.
- Discover positioning strategies & tools to improve visualizing the oral cavity
- Implement chairside stretching and exercise to prevent neck & low back pain.
This course is not recommended for orthodontic assistants, due to their differing job demands. Orthodontic assistants should consider the CE course, “Dental Stools & Low Back Pain” as well as “Positioning for Success in Dentistry” .
BONUS! Earn 2 CEUs with an easy online test. Scroll down for AGD PACE CE Course information.
Description
Course Title: Dental Assistant Ergonomics: Fighting Plaque With A Pain Free Back!
Course Length: 80 minutes: lecture
Description: Based on the latest research, Dr. Valachi provides assistants with powerful strategies that they can apply immediately in the operatory
and at home to reduce work-related pain and prevent injury.
Course Objectives
- Learn how chronic back, neck, shoulder and hand pain develop in dental assistants and implement effective ergonomic interventions.
- Identify the criteria for selecting a truly ergonomic dental assisting stool.
- Discover how to adjust and/or modify your assisting stool to fit you!
- Learn movement strategies that can dramatically reduce low back pain.
- Discover positioning strategies & tools to improve visualizing the oral cavity
- Implement chairside stretching and exercise to prevent neck & low back pain.
CE Method: Online Course NEVER EXPIRES!
CE credits: 2
AGD PACE test: Available immediately online
Refund: Full refund within 30 days with receipt
Program Provider: Posturedontics, LLC
Instructor: Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS; Clinical Instructor of Ergonomics, OHSU School of Dentistry, Portland, OR
Technology Requirements: Computer (recommended), tablet, or smartphone and an internet connection
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