AIUM hosts virtual lecture for sonographers on avoiding stress-related injuries

Chad Van Alstin | | Health Imaging | Education & Training
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The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is hosting an educational lecture for sonography professionals, offering tips on how to avoid common work-related musculoskeletal disorders associated with the job. 

The one-hour virtual event is hosted by Charlotte G Henningsen and Yusef Sayeed, MD, from the AIUM will cover the following:

  • The history and prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in sonography.
  • The basic ergonomic principles of ultrasound scanning.
  • General mitigation strategies to prevent and remediate work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Administrative controls that support the reduction of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and encourage wellness.

The seminar takes place live on February 8 and will include a test on the information covered. All participants who pass the exam have access to a CME certificate, the AIUM said on its website.

Those wishing to attend can register here.

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Chad Van Alstin Health Imaging Health Exec
Chad Van Alstin

Chad is an award-winning writer and editor with over 15 years of experience working in media. He has a decade-long professional background in healthcare, working as a writer and in public relations.

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