The Worksite International Ergonomics Training Academy offers two tracks of learning.
Our Professional Track offers introductory mini-courses and several in-depth courses leading to three different certificates. Each professional certificate course includes a license to use our unique System of Ergonomics Evaluation for chair fit, office and remote evaluations. You'll learn how to use these valid templates and tools as you learn to perform different evaluations. Enrolling in our professional courses makes you a part of the Worksite International Network of Certified Ergonomics Specialists!
Our Corporate training track offers online, self-paced employee training programs focused on improving employee knowledge and safe work practices in the office, lab, or on the shop floor. Our courses are rich in resources so your employees achieve self-correction, self-care and safe work practices in ergonomics. We offer individual or scaled for multi-seat licenses for annual access.
All courses are available for live virtual seminar or online, self-paced, on-demand e-learning experience.
Follow our pathway to ergonomics success by developing your skills in all aspects of organizational ergonomics. Whether you work for an employer and want to enhance your current role or you are a rehab professional, our courses will enhance your skills and knowledge while transforming your career.
Start with our introductory mini-courses, then select one or more of our Certificate courses. Focus on becoming a Chair Assessment Specialist (CASp). Then, move onto becoming a Certified Office Ergonomics Specialist (COESp); then add Certified Remote Ergonomics Specialist (CRESp) using our exclusive e-learning methods, valid evaluation systems, software, forms and tools. Take one or all of our courses for a unique transformative journey to ergonomics excellence.
In this Masterclass course, you'll learn to assess, and inventory your chairs for quality, comfort, and sustainability. The course includes how to perform a chair fitting whether in person or remotely, for one individual or select chairs for your entire organization.
This self-paced, e-Learning course includes our novel Ergonomic Chair Assessment Tools to help you determine whether to keep, repair, or replace your chairs and then how to fit employees. Completion of our Masterclass (Chair Assessment and Fitting training) earns your certificate as a Chair Assessment Specialist (CASp) using the Worksite International Chair Assessment System. Courses available unbundled. Learn More
Our flagship, self-paced, entry-level office ergonomics training for professionals awards a Certified Office Ergonomics Specialist (COESp). You'll learn basic office ergonomics theory and principles to evaluate healthy employees who need assistance with workstation set up, chair adjustment or other common concerns. The course includes the Worksite International System of Ergonomics Evaluation, a valid set of forms and tools to get started.
Our self-paced training is evergreen and open for enrollment at any time. You'll be coached through the 8-modules by Alison Heller-Ono PT, MSPT, CPE. Advanced levels of enrollment offered for an in-depth mentorship experience. Learn more
In the age of COVID-19, it is essential to work remotely for many employees. Working at home with good ergonomics is not easy. Learn how to conduct remote ergonomic evaluations and chair fittings using the Worksite International Remote Ergonomics Evaluation System. Earn your Certificate of Completion or advance to our mentorship program to earn your Certificate as a Remote Ergonomics Specialist (CRESp). Help your organization's work at home employees or grow your practice by adding this valuable service to your offerings. Learn more
This mini-course will show you the Worksite International Five Step Methodology to setting up a seated and standing workstation along with the common anthropometric measures to take in the office. You'll learn the measuring secrets of an Ergonomist! Includes a simple checklist to determine whether the workstation meets or doesn't meet the criteria for an ergonomic workstation. Earn a Certificate of Completion upon course completion.
This introductory mini-course is designed for rehab professionals (PT, OT, DC) who need an overview of the root causes and quick solutions for work at home patients. Apply telehealth ergonomics when you learn the essentials of home office ergonomics to help your patients with home office set up. This course is a primer to our COESp and CRESp certificate courses. Earn .2 or 2 hours of CEUs from the CPTA. Provides a Certificate of Completion. Enrollment is now open for this essential course.
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Course enrollment and completion of our certificate training programs includes you in our exclusive WINetwork of Certified Ergonomics Specialists. Annual renewal is required to maintain your membership, certificate and license to use the WI System of forms and tool set.
This is our most popular training delivered either live on location or as a web-based presentation to give your employees a roadmap to setting up their work area correctly and managing mild musculoskeletal discomforts. This high impact class is essential for all computer users. Portal is open for enrollment. Learn More
Our comprehensive Work@Home Ergonomics program consists of our pre-recorded Work@Home Ergonomics webinar, a short quiz to assure knowledge gained; employee job aids and an opportunity to request a remote ergo-coaching session to maximize home office ergo setup. Available as a live webinar for your remote workers, individual use or corporate licensing. Great for self-employed entrepreneurs also. Learn More
Working safely in the lab can be challenging due to the routine repetitive manual tasks required. Learn how to identify the early signs and symptoms leading to the most common injuries in the lab, along with understanding the ergonomic risk factors inherent in bench work, pipetting, biosafety hood use and microscopes. Learn More
Your employees will gain a basic understanding of spine anatomy and the function of the back so they understand how and why they should protect themselves from common problems often occurring with unsafe lifts.A variety of safe lifting techniques are introduced in different scenarios. Coming soon online. Learn More
Ensure that your Housekeeping Managers and Supervisors are prepared to comply with the CAL-OSHA Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention (3345) regulations. This live one day training focuses on how to perform an ergonomic evaluation of the most common housekeeping tasks and how to remedy ergonomic risk factor exposures. Live training only. Learn More
Designed specifically for hotel housekeepers based on the new Cal-OSHA Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program (3345) regulation. This online training explains the risks, exposure, and hazards of routine tasks leading to common injuries experienced by housekeepers. Includes employee and supervisor strategies and alternatives to improve work practices. Coming soon online. Learn More
Our Corporate training track is delivered as a live virtual seminar for a one-time corporate e-learning event. Or, purchase a multi-seat license for your corporate training needs. White-label a learning portal to include one or more courses customized to meet your corporate goals.