Dental Ergonomics Training
Further your career opportunities by becoming a registered dental assistant in extended functions.
Overview
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Location
online
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Course Length
6 - 11 Months
This 1 hour course will teach you the importance of dental ergonomics. You will learn proper posture and the neutral working position and guidelines for reaching movements, exercises that can reduce muscle fatigue and strengthen muscles, including exercises to reduce eyestrain and neck strain.
It’s important that dental assistant ergonomics are taken seriously to prevent chronic pain, neck pain, and other risk factors.
What Are Dental Ergonomics?
As dental professionals, many of us understand that the positions our career forces us to stand and sit in aren’t exactly natural. This can lead to musculoskeletal disorders such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more. All of these issues affect the joints, nerves, and tendons we use most frequently to do our work.
This training focuses on your physical well-being while you’re worrying about patient care. Most of your training relies on a firm understanding of how to take care of your patients but if you’re unable to work due to pain or injury, you cannot possibly provide proper care.
Proper dental ergonomics can help prevent musculoskeletal disorders, fatigue, and discomfort, leading to improved patient care and practitioner longevity.
Symptoms of Dental Assistant Positioning and Bad Ergonomics
If you ignore dental assistant ergonomics, you can expect to experience some of the following side effects. Pain, aching, stiffness, swelling, and redness including a limited range of motion that can impact your long-term job success.
What You Can Expect to Learn
Through the use of dental assistant ergonomic seating, proper posture, stretching, and scheduling to provide rest periods; you’ll be able to manage long-term issues of dental ergonomics so you can continue to work comfortably and happily for many years to come.
Example coursework includes:
- Ergonomics
- Introduction to Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Understanding Posture
- Choosing the Right Instruments
- Loupes
- Continuing Education Online
If you’d like to learn more about the dental assistant career, click here. If you’re ready to enroll, click here to schedule your coursework today!
Why Howard Healthcare Academy?
Howard Healthcare Academy offers a learning experience that’s a cut above other RDA programs in California. Hopeful dental assistants choose Howard Academy year after year because of our:
- Flexible Schedule — Our flexible course schedules ensure you won’t have to revamp your work and personal schedule to participate in our class.
- Hands-On Training — Gain the hands-on skills and know-how needed to become an effective dental assistant.
- Exceptional Instructors — Our faculty members are also dental professionals who devote the time and resources for you to have an outstanding learning experience.
Howard Healthcare Academy is your best option for earning additional dental assistance certifications. We offer a wide range of standalone programs to complete your dental professional profile.
Start your registered dental assistant in extended functions certification at Howard Healthcare Academy today!
Financial Services
Howard Healthcare Academy offers several financial assistance programs to help you kickstart your career as a certified dental assistant. See if you qualify for one of our scholarships and apply today!
Dental Assistant Scholarship
MyCAA Scholarship
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