Course

**Please note: all students registered in this course must be Registered Nurses (RN) or Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) in Good Standing with CNO**

Students will acquire an understanding of biomechanical and ergonomic principles and relate these to the pathophysiology of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Students will be able to perform physical demands analyses, identify ergonomic risk factors and recommend workstation and/or task modification to prevent work-related injuries. Students will identify barriers to a return to work, and will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement and evaluate an effective disability management program.