Environmental Occupational Health and Ergonomics in Dentistry (AUVMK_055)
About Study Course
Objective
Learn basic knowledge in environmental and occupational health, as well as ergonomics. To acquire practical skills on how to apply the principles of ergonomics in setting up a dental hygienist's workplace and how to apply the acquired knowledge in health maintenance and disease prevention,
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will acquire basic knowledge:
- about the influence of environmental factors on human health and the possibilities of reducing pollution;
- about the physical, ergonomic, psycho-emotional, and other workplace risk factors and their impact on human health and their mitigation possibilities.
- about occupational diseases caused by risk factors of the working environment, including the causes of musculoskeletal diseases and their prevention;
- on how to properly arrange and organize the workplace of a dental hygienist.
As a result of the study course, students will gain the skills:
- to recognize the most common environmental factors that can cause environmental diseases;
- to recognize the workplace risk factors that can affect the health of employees and patients,
- to hold and operate the tools in the right manner,
- adjust the light and the hygienist's chair,
- as well as choosing the correct working posture.
After completing the course, students will gain the competence:
- to participate in measures to reduce the impact of natural and work environment factors in their workplaces,
- to apply the acquired knowledge in ergonomics at the workplace of a dental hygienist,
- control and minimise the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, and
- consider the principles of ergonomics in the design of the workplace.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene, ZFH | 4 | First level | Limited choice | Sabīne Grīnberga |
