Environmental Occupational Health and Ergonomics in Dentistry (AUVMK_055)
About Study Course
Learning outcomes
1.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.
1.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.
1.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 | 4 | First level | Limited choice | Sabīne Grīnberga |
