Learn to perform objective, office ergonomic evaluations and complete a professional report using the Worksite International System of Ergonomic Evaluation.
Here's what you'll learn to do:
Perform preventive office ergonomic evaluations for healthy employees (with no or low symptoms).
Use objective and measurable techniques to analyze and identify the root cause of employee health and safety concerns.
Identify, select and “prescribe” the right ergonomic products and solutions based on need and budget.
Provide essential education and training to employees for best practices in work station setup and safe work practices.
Whether you want to become an in-house office ergonomics evaluator, you are a burgeoning ergonomics consultant, or you want to improve on your existing evaluation skills, this online ergonomic certification course will give you the knowledge, skills, and ability to deliver quality office ergonomic evaluations.
This course is designed for corporate Safety and Ergo Teams, Certified Ergonomic Evaluators (CEAS I, CEES, COEE), rehab professionals (PTs, OTs, DC, RN, Athletic Trainers), Certified Safety Professionals, Industrial Hygienists, Risk Managers, Human Resources or others responsible for employee health and safety; facility planners; risk and workers’ compensation claims management, loss control consultants and ergonomic product vendors.
Attend this course, if you want to:
Need to speak with your supervisor about enrolling in our course? Download our "Dear Supervisor" template letter to help get the funds you need.
For Physical Therapists and PTAs, this course is approved for 1.6 CEUs; CPTA #19-298.
Become a Certified Office Ergonomics Specialist (COESp) using the Worksite International System of Ergonomics Evaluation!
Requirements for Certificate of Completion:
To earn your Certified Office Ergonomics Specialist (COESp), complete the above, plus:
*Advanced and Elite Level: Demonstrate your competency in performing an office ergonomic evaluation by submitting a minimum of 2 completed, typed reports using the Worksite International System of Ergonomics Evaluation. Each report is reviewed and approved with you by your mentor, Alison Heller-Ono (in a timely manner).
“I believe office ergonomics is a foundational skill before one can study higher level ergonomics. To add value to organizations, support regulatory compliance and enhance careers, I’ve been providing our Train the Ergonomics Evaluator workshop since 1994. I have trained hundreds of professionals to successfully perform quality, reliable office ergonomic evaluations achieving ongoing success within their companies or as a professional consulting career.”
Alison Heller-Ono is President/CEO of Worksite International, Inc., and has been teaching and mentoring professionals in the art and science of ergonomics for over 25 years. She is a “pioneer” in the Bay Area Ergonomics Community. Since starting Worksite International, Alison has helped employers save millions of dollars using the Worksite International Ergonomics Process (WIEP) and injury prevention methods. Alison is a veteran physical therapist (MSPT), possesses 2 board certifications in Ergonomics (CPE and CIE) and is a Certified Disability Analyst (CDA).
Alison is also a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) through the Institute for Management Consultants (IMC) and a certified Chair Assessment Specialist (CASp) using the Worksite International Chair Assessment System (CAS) and a Certified Office Ergonomics Specialist (COESp).
Alison’s body of work has been peer reviewed nationally and internationally to validate the Worksite International System of Evaluation and Training as a trusted and reliable approach to workplace ergonomics.
