General Courses
Computer-Based Training: Ergonomics Awareness Module
Under Construction
In the Fall 2001, the Occupational Ergonomics Concentration was initiated within the Masters of Public Health (MPH) Program at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). Its mission is to provide specialty training for officers in all service branches in the critical areas of injury prevention and occupational ergonomics, and focuses on training students to address the public health concerns raised by workplace injuries and associated costs. In addition to the core courses and requirements for the MPH degree, the specialty track offers coursework in Occupational Ergonomics, Human Factors Engineering, Safety Engineering, Work Analysis Methods and Injury Prevention.
In the Fall 2001, the Occupational Ergonomics Concentration was initiated within the Masters of Public Health (MPH) Program at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). Its mission is to provide specialty training for officers in all service branches in the critical areas of injury prevention and occupational ergonomics, and focuses on training students to address the public health concerns raised by workplace injuries and associated costs. In addition to the core courses and requirements for the MPH degree, the specialty track offers coursework in Occupational Ergonomics, Human Factors Engineering, Safety Engineering, Work Analysis Methods and Injury Prevention.
Air Force
Air Force Ergonomics Computer-Based Training (CBT)
The USAF Ergonomics Course development is complete. The Distance Learning USAF Ergonomics Course (CD-ROM) is available for enrollment through your Base Education and Training Office.
Army
Army Basic Applied Ergonomics Course
Course Length: 40 hours
For detailed information about this course, go to the United States Army Public Health Command Website and scroll down to Applied Ergonomics Course.
Army Advanced Ergonomics Course
Course Length: 2 full days
Designed for installations that (1) already have a well-established ergonomics program and are looking to sharpen analysis skills, (2) need help jump-starting a new program, or (3) are looking for guidance on the next step in the injury reduction process.
For detailed information about this course, go to United States Army Public Health Command Website and scroll down to Advanced Ergonomics Course.
Other
Rucksack Packing for Performance: Load Carriage Training Package
Many soldiers are injured each year due to the improper use of rucksacks. These injuries are preventable if soldiers follow certain guidelines when packing and fitting their rucksacks.
Ergonomics Training For Occupational Therapy Interns
The purpose of the ergonomics rotation in occupational therapy (OT) is to provide an overview of ergonomics design principles and occupational risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).