Spring 2022 - BPK 482 D100

Ergonomics and Rehabilitation (3)

Class Number: 3419

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 26, 2022
    Tue, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BPK 180W, 201, 326, and 381. Corequisite: BPK 481. Students must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check before enrolling.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines the role of ergonomics within the rehabilitation process. Provides knowledge about tools and techniques for improving the rehabilitation process for patients, health care providers and organizations. The course includes a 34 hour unpaid practicum with an industry partner. The partner may require the student to enter into (1) a confidentiality agreement and (2) an Intellectual property agreement the result of which will be that the SFU Intellectual Policy R 30.03 will not apply to the intellectual property created by the student during the practicum. By registering for the course, each student acknowledges that it is aware of these requirements and understands that their entering into these agreements may be a requirement to complete the applicable course work.

COURSE DETAILS:

3 hour Lecture/Lab  (13 weeks), 33 hour practicum

This course is intended for students with an interest in occupational ergonomics.  It is also suitable for those considering kinesiology, health and safety, physical therapy, occupational therapy or chiropractic professions.  The emphasis on the course is to provide both practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the area of occupational rehabilitation from injury. Ergonomic theory and skills can be applied in prevention and treatment of workplace injuries.  Returning workers back to productive work is known to be an important part of healing.  Understanding risk factors for injury, assessment techniques to quantify risk and solution development and implementation techniques is critical in the rehabilitation process.  You will learn how to integrate ergonomics into other rehabilitation practices and develop skills which will assist you in a variety of careers related to rehabilitation.

Practicum

A 33 hour practicum with an ergonomic/rehabilitation department within a company in the Lower Mainland is required.  Due to on-going COVID-19, some virtual practicums will be available for those who do not want to be physically in another workplace.  Practicums have already been procured and will be selected for you based on your rated preference and your qualifications. They will begin week 3. Your work in the practicum comprises 25% of your mark.  A criminal records check is required.  Visit http://students.sfu.ca/criminalrecords.html for more information

CASE STUDIES

Case studies will be presented at two different points in the course.  You will be asked to reflect on the case and answer specific questions relevant to the situation presented.

LABS

Labs will be held during class time.  Several different assessment techniques will be presented in the labs.  You will have an opportunity to practice techniques in groups.  You will hand in lab reports addressing specific questions and techniques taught in the labs.

EXAMINATIONS

The exam will consist of questions requiring short answers (1-2 paragraphs) and  longer answers (1 page). 

The final exam is cumulative over the entire. Exam answers can be written in sentence or point form; however, it must be evident that you have understood the question and are answering it clearly. Course Notes information and designated text and Web readings are examinable.

LATE SUBMISSION

In fairness to all students, extensions for Wiki, case studies or lab submission will not be given except for serious medical extenuating circumstances (completion of the Health Care Provider Statement is required within 4 days of the due date). The late penalty will be 10 per cent per day. Any assignment that is more than 8 days late will not be marked and will receive a mark of zero.

MISSED EXAMINATION

A missed exam can only be rewritten if medical evidence of inability to write the exam is presented within 4 days of the scheduled exam. Contact the Dept of Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology (778-782-3573) if you have missed or are unable to attend a scheduled midterm or final exam. You must also download and complete a Health Care Provider Statement from the SFU web site and hand it in to the course instructor.

LECTURE TOPICS

  • Roles of professionals in the return to work process
  • Interdisciplinary approach in return to work
  • Disabled persons, law and society
  • Regulation and legislation
  • Aging in the workplace
  • Functional Capacity Evaluation
  • Short-term vs. long-term disability
  • Physical demands analysis
  • How to use best practices to select defensible assessment tools
  • Assessment of biomechanical, environmental and psychosocial factors
  • Familiarization with rehabilitation protocols, work hardening and work accommodation
  • How to support Return to Work Programs such as OR1 and OR 2
  • Case management
  • The elements of effective occupational health & safety and employee wellness programs

COURSE SCHEDULE

Week

Topics

Deliverables

WEEK 1

Jan  10th

Introduction to Occupational Ergonomics and Rehabilitation

 

WEEK 2

Jan  17th

Return to Work

Confirm Practicum

WEEK 3

Jan  24th

Job Demands Analysis I

 

WEEK 4

Jan  31st

Job Demands Analysis II

 

WEEK 5

Feb 7th

Task Analysis and Captiv (Lab 1)

Job demands Analysis 10%

WEEK 6

Feb 14th

Task Analysis and Captiv (Lab 1)

Midterm Exam 10%

WEEK 7

Feb 21

READING WEEK

 

WEEK 8

Feb 28th

Manual Materials Handling I (Lab 2)

Lab 1 due 10%

WEEK 9

Mar 7th

Manual Materials Handling II (Lab 2)

 

WEEK 10

Mar 14th

Mental Health

Lab 2 due 10%

WEEK 11

Mar 21st

Upper Limb Assessment I (Lab 3)

  

WEEK 12

Mar 28th

Upper Limb Assessment II (Lab 3)

 

WEEK 13

Apr 4th

Practicum Presentations

Practicum Presentations 10%

WEEK 14

Apr 11th

Review

Lab 3 Due 10%

Practicum Reports Due

APR 12-26

 

Final Exam TBD

 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Develop a framework of strategies to facilitate life-long learning 
  • Appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of occupational ergonomics
  • Describe the role of ergonomics in the rehabilitation process
  • Engage in systems design analysis and appreciate the influence of elements and interactions
  • Analyze the range of user needs, limitations and capabilities within the workplace
  • Conduct a physical demands analysis
  • Interpret a functional capacity evaluation
  • Integrate strategies to support an effective return to work program
  • Conduct an occupational biomechanical analysis
  • Develop an understanding of the important of return to work programs in developing healthy individuals, organizations and societies
  • Experience analyzing case studies

Grading

  • Practicum (notebook, project report, and supervisor marks) 20%
  • Oral presentation in-class reflecting work in practicum 10%
  • Physical Demands Analysis 10%
  • Lab reports 30%
  • Midterm Exam 10%
  • Final exam 20%

NOTES:

GRADES*:

>95

A+

4.33

90-94

A

4.00

85-89

A-

3.67

80-84

B+

3.33

75-79

B

3.00

70-74

B-

2.67

65-69

C+

2.33

60-64

C

2.00

55-59

C-

1.67

50-54

D

1.00

<50

F

0.00

 

*This is the grade scale that will normally be used. However, the instructor reserves the right to modify particular score-to-grade conversions. For more information about grading criteria see http://www.sfu.ca/bpk/undergraduate/faqs.html

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no single text that fully encompasses the topics in this course. Therefore, the readings for this course will be made available through the course website plus selected documents and web links.


Department Undergraduate Notes:

It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.