Ergonomics
Diane Pollinger
Keyboarding
March 13, 2010
Week 10 Research Project
Ergonomics
When I first started my Keyboarding class this quarter, I thought I was way over my head. Although I can type fast and finish my work in a timely and professional manner, I never knew that even when your working on writing a paper there are certain ways to do everything. Your positioning plays a huge role in your success in completing all of your tasks as a Medical Assistant. Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability. There are three different domains that International Ergonomics Association divides ergonomics into: * Physical Ergonomics * Cognitive Ergonomics * Organizational Ergonomics Physical Ergonomics deals with human anatomical, and some of the anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics as they relate to physical activity. Cognitive Ergonomics deals with mental processes, such as perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response, as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a system. Organizational Ergonomics deals with the optimization of socio technical systems, including their organizational structures, policies, and processes. By taking advantage of ergonomics, I was able to severely improve on my positioning. I am able to complete my work in adequate time without having the pain from sitting in the same spot for too long. Learning your own special way to organize and take advantage of your time to take on many tasks is imperative. As the Medical Assistant, you must be able to maintain a healthy way of working due to the extreme unpredictablity of the career choice. Working in the medical field is stressful at best. However, if you take ergonomics and apply it to your work ways, you will be thankful! Having an
Keyboarding
March 13, 2010
Week 10 Research Project
Ergonomics
When I first started my Keyboarding class this quarter, I thought I was way over my head. Although I can type fast and finish my work in a timely and professional manner, I never knew that even when your working on writing a paper there are certain ways to do everything. Your positioning plays a huge role in your success in completing all of your tasks as a Medical Assistant. Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability. There are three different domains that International Ergonomics Association divides ergonomics into: * Physical Ergonomics * Cognitive Ergonomics * Organizational Ergonomics Physical Ergonomics deals with human anatomical, and some of the anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics as they relate to physical activity. Cognitive Ergonomics deals with mental processes, such as perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response, as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a system. Organizational Ergonomics deals with the optimization of socio technical systems, including their organizational structures, policies, and processes. By taking advantage of ergonomics, I was able to severely improve on my positioning. I am able to complete my work in adequate time without having the pain from sitting in the same spot for too long. Learning your own special way to organize and take advantage of your time to take on many tasks is imperative. As the Medical Assistant, you must be able to maintain a healthy way of working due to the extreme unpredictablity of the career choice. Working in the medical field is stressful at best. However, if you take ergonomics and apply it to your work ways, you will be thankful! Having an