Competency in ergonomics for rehabilitation professionals, November 1995.

Throughout my 18 years of clinical practice in physical therapy, including academics, it has become very apparent to both myself and colleagues in a number of fields, that basic education in ergonomics is absolutely critical to all rehabilitation professionals. I strongly feel that accrediting bodies for at least PT, OT, rehabilitation counselling and nursing should require certain basic educational objectives in ergonomics to be met within entry level professional curriculum. This knowledge should be tested in licensing board examinations too. Requirements for continuing education should also be considered. Ergonomic education for rehabilitation professionals is critical for a number of reasons.