Posture Course for the Dental Hygienists / Therapists (NW160122A)

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This course has been designed by experienced Dental Hygiene Therapists for busy practicing Dental Hygiene Therapists whose demanding work schedule may be causing poor posture whilst treating periodontal patients, forcing them to work incorrectly and as a result may now be suffering with musculoskeletal problems. The organisers understand the difficulties of hygiene therapists who may well be working under great pressure, frequently without a dental nurse.

To book a place on this course, please follow this online payment link: http://payments.liv.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=5&catid=65&prodid=498

This course is subsidised by Health Education North West. The subsidised fee for this event is £50.00 per person which includes a practical session in the Phantom Head Suite, a sandwich lunch and refreshments.

Places are limited to 12 and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Any queries, please contact Alison Hawkins (Alison.hawkins@liverpool.ac.uk / 0151 706 5234) or Jill Normie (jnormie@liverpool.ac.uk / 0151 706 5028).

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Therapist

To raise awareness of the correct working posture for Dental Hygienists / Therapists to prevent and manage musculoskeletal disorders (MSD).

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the event, delegates will:

• be able to assess current working positions by use of a posture assessment
• be able to explain the impact posture has on working practice, finances, stress and wellbeing
• be able to identify ways in which musculoskeletal disorders can be prevented and managed by way of education and utilisation of exercises, dental loupes, surgery and instrument ergonomics
• have undertaken a practical session on correct working positions of both patient and operator