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What you will learn

Course description: 

This Philips Clinical Education full-day course for sonographers, lab directors and managers is developed to meet the climbing need to educate the ultrasound community on the risks and implications of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Attendees will review: causes and risk factors for injury in sonography, the most common injuries and corresponding treatments, preventative workflow and workspace measures, therapeutic exercises and stretches, and the economic impact of work-related musculoskeletal injury on the sonographer and the hospital/facility.

Currency: 

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Course objectives: 

Upon completion of this training, you should be able to:

  • Identify the risk factors for WRMSDs as pertaining to sonography
  • Identify the symptoms associated with WRMSDs
  • Demonstrate the proper way to set up your workstation and align your posture during scanning to help reduce your risk of injury
  • Explain the importance of protecting yourself against injury
  • Perform important exercises that can help keep you healthy and able to work
  • Explain the direct and indirect economic impact of injury
Course details

Course Code: 

FUN208

Delivery method: 

  • Peer-to-Peer Workshop

Language: 

  • English

Duration: 

8 Hours

Course instructor(s) : 

Philips Instructor

Course disclaimer: 

The content is for information and education only. The content is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please see the full terms of use for this content and this website.

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