Course: Ergonomics for occupational therapists

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Course title Ergonomics for occupational therapists
Course code KFE/ERGO
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Vrbská Veronika, MSc.
  • Langmajerová Jana, MUDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1st Ergonomics and its basic fields. 2nd Workplace ergonomics 3rd Workplace characterizing factors. 4th Current legislation. 5th The basic ergonomic principles- chairs properties . 6th The risk of wrong sitting position at work. 7th Height of working and seating position in work sitting position. 8th Working height for working while standing .. 9th Ergonomic requirements for work with a PC 1 10th Ergonomic requirements for work with PC 2 11th Health aspects of work with computers.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Practicum
  • Contact hours - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
no particular prerequisites specified
Skills
are not required
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
characterizes the basic principles of ergonomics
lists working and seat heights for sitting and standing
Skills
applies the basics of ergonomics in the ergotherapy of clients with back pain
applies ergonomic requirements when working with a computer
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Practicum
Skills
Skills demonstration
Competences
Practicum
Skills demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Gilbertová, Sylva; Matoušek, Oldřich. Ergonomie : optimalizace lidské činnosti. Praha : Grada, 2002. ISBN 80-247-0226-6.
  • Gúth, Anton. Výchovná rehabilitace, aneb, Jak vyučovat školu páteře : odborná publikace určená pro odbornou i laickou veřejnost. Praha : X-Egem, 2000. ISBN 80-7199-039-6.
  • Krivošíková, Mária. Úvod do ergoterapie. 1. vyd. Praha : Grada, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-2699-1.
  • Rašev, Eugen. Škola zad. 1. vyd. Praha : Direkta, 1992. ISBN 80-900272-6-1.


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