DESCRIPTION
Course objectives include:
- Identify the basic anatomy of the back.
- Describe proper posture and body mechanics.
- Describe proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques.
- Explain the difference between back sprain and strain.
- Describe how back health is impacted by weight, nutrition, and exercise.
Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for:
- Nurses (all states)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- CA Workers’ Comp Claims Adjusters
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology, Back Health, Basic Anatomy, California CNA Approved, CCM, CRC, Nurses, Occupational Health Concepts and Care, Patient and Healthcare Provider Safety in the Workplace, Proper Postures, Workers’ Compensation