DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the basic anatomy of the back.
- Identify 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.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- CA Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjusters (WC CA)
Course Details
To receive 2.0 contact hours of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by May 1, 2028.
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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