Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Ergonomics and Occupational Physiology
Course Code
RAA_055
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Maija Eglīte
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Doctor of Occupational diseases
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Maija Eglīte
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide an understanding of the sciences of ergonomics and occupational physiology, the possibilities of applying them in occupational health in order to preserve the health and working abilities of employees.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.About ergonomics and occupational physiology (main theories, research methods, application possibilities in practice).
Skills
1.To apply methods of evaluating ergonomic factors at work, apply electromyography and pulse monitoring methods to evaluate workload, develop strategies for reducing the impact of ergonomic factors in the organisation, develop recommendations for employees to maintain their health according to the type of activity and workload.
Competences
1.To apply knowledge and skills in evaluating the ergonomic risk factors of the work environment and taking preventive measures in order to improve and maintain the state of health of employees.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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To participate in the studies of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental Health in various companies, assess the impact of ergonomic risk factors on the body of employees; describe and report 6 cases.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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- One must develop a strategy for reducing the impact of ergonomic factors in the company (50% of the total assessment);
- One must develop recommendations for employees to reduce the impact of ergonomic factors (organisation of work and rest at the workplace, use of breaks to relieve muscle groups involved in work, selection of appropriate physical leisure activities for specific groups of employees) (50% of the total assessment).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Methods of assessing microclimate and lighting in workplaces.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Basic principles of biomechanics when performing different types of physical work.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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The risk of injuries to the musculoskeletal system of medical workers and the possibilities of prevention thereof - ergonomically correct handling of patients.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Use of auxiliary equipment when moving heavy loads. Variants of engineering solutions to ergonomic problems in workplaces.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Effects of high and low atmospheric pressure on the human body.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Effects of high and low atmospheric pressure on the human body.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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The work of rehabilitation team during the recovery period of occupational patients.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Possibilities of adapting work environment for people with mobility impairments.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Principles of maintaining a favourable psychological climate in the work environment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
9
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ergonomika darbā. Rīga: LR Labklājības ministrija, 2003. – 176 lpp.
2.
Kaļķis V. Darba vides risku novērtēšanas metodes. Rīga: Latvijas izglītības fonds, 2008. – 242 lpp.
3.
Occupational physiology. Edited by Toomingas A., Mathiassen S. E., Tornqvist E. W. Taylor & Francis Group, 2012. 297 pp.
4.
Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonoomics Methods. Edited by Stanton N., Hedge A., Brookhuis K., Salas E., Hendrick H. CRC Press LLC, 2005.
5.
Contemporary Ergonomics. Taylor & Francis. (March 18, 2015), 546 pp. ISBN-10: 1138028037
6.
Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics
7.
12th International Conference, EPCE 2015, Held as Part of HCI International 2015. Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015, Proceedings
Additional Reading
1.
Aberberga-Augškalne L., Koroļova O. Fizioloģija ārstiem. Nacionālais apgāds 2007. 516 lpp.
2.
Ergonomics: Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Upper Limb and Back. 1st edition. CRC, 2000. 236 p.
3.
Hamill J., Knutzen K. M. Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement. 3rd edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008. 491 p
4.
John P., Tomberlin, Duane Saunders H. Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders, vol. 1., vol. 2.. 3rd edition, The Saunders Group, 1995.
5.
Karl H. E. Kroemer Extra-Ordinary Ergonomics: How to Accomodate Small and Big Persons, The Disabled and Elderly, Expectant Mothers, and Children (Hfes Issues in Human Factors and Ergonomics). CRC, 2005. 254 p.
6.
Kilbom A. Ergonomics Guidlines and Problem Solving (Elsevier Ergonomics Book Series). Elsevier Science, 2000. 490 p.
7.
Kumar S. (editor) Perspectives in Rehabilitation Ergonomics. CRC 1997, 108 p.
Other Information Sources
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www.netwibes.com/info_med
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www.scirus.com