Professional Growth

Companion Course: Ergonomic Fundamentals for the Transcriber (CC001)


Description

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In this course, you’ll explore key ergonomic principles that can help you transcribe more comfortably and sustainably, whether you work on-site or remotely. You’ll develop greater body awareness as you learn how bones, muscles, nerves, and tendons all work together. You’ll also study the biomechanics of neutral posture and experience the ease of transcribing when your body is in a balanced, natural position.


This course is part of the Basic Skills Companion Course series and provides practical strategies to help you prevent discomfort, reduce strain, and develop healthy, long-term habits that support your work as a transcriber.

Eligibility:

Anyone can sign up for this course; however, the content is intended for speech-to-text providers (TypeWell, C-Print, CART, voice writers).

How to Enroll:

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120 mins | 30 days to complete | Eligible for TypeWell CEUs | Contains audio/video | Developed by Dana Pinney & Becky Davidson

Closed Captioning: Available Upon Request

Content
  • Getting Started
  • Learning Objectives
  • Pre-Assessment
  • Introduction
  • ALL ABOUT ERGONOMICS
  • The Importance of Ergonomics
  • ASSESSMENT 1: Quiz
  • Neutral Posture Diagram
  • ACTIVITY: Read "Proper Sitting Posture" article
  • Proper Sitting Posture
  • ASSESSMENT 2a: Quiz
  • ASSESSMENT 2b: Discussion Question
  • ACTIVITY: Watch the video, "Ergonomics at the Office: Laptop Tips"
  • ASSESSMENT 3a: Quiz
  • ASSESSMENT 3b: Notice Your Posture
  • Course Progress Update
  • Neutral Wrist and Hand Position
  • ACTIVITY: Watch the video, "Wrist Pain is No Joking Matter"
  • ASSESSMENT 4: Quiz
  • ACTIVITY: Watch the video, "RSI Explained"
  • ASSESSMENT 5: Quiz
  • ALL ABOUT THE WORKSPACE
  • Your Workspace
  • On-site Transcriber Equipment
  • ACTIVITY: Practice Working with a Steno Table
  • Adjusting Your Workspace in the Classroom
  • Remote Transcriber Equipment
  • Examples of Remote Transcriber Workspaces
  • Course Progress Update
  • ALL ABOUT YOU
  • Let's Focus on YOU
  • Eye Strain
  • Relaxation and Mind/Body Breaks
  • ASSESSMENT 6: Free response
  • Want to Know More?
  • Conclusion
  • Post-Assessment
  • Satisfaction Survey
  • Congratulations!
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed