Hand and Wrist Injuries: How the Hand Works
Last Updated 02/2025
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What you'll learn
Describe the anatomical structure of the hand and its key components, including bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Identify common hand and wrist injuries, including sprains, dislocations, tendinitis, and nerve compression syndromes like carpal tunnel.
Describe proper safety techniques and preventative measures to reduce the risk of hand and wrist injuries in the workplace.
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Description
This course covers the anatomy and functionality of the hand, common hand and wrist injuries, and practical measures to prevent and manage these risks in the workplace. The hand is an intricate and versatile tool composed of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that allow for a wide range of movements essential for daily tasks. From grasping objects to performing fine motor skills, the hand's complex anatomy enables precision, strength, and sensory feedback. However, its delicate structure makes it vulnerable to a variety of injuries, such as sprains, dislocations, tendon strains, and conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.
Course Objectives:
Describe the anatomical structure of the hand and its key components, including bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. ; Identify common hand and wrist injuries, including sprains, dislocations, tendinitis, and nerve compression syndromes like carpal tunnel. ; Describe proper safety techniques and preventative measures to reduce the risk of hand and wrist injuries in the workplace.
Duration: 9 min.
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Hand and Wrist Injuries: How the Hand Works
Hand and Wrist Injuries: How the Hand Works
This course covers the anatomy and functionality of the hand, common hand and wrist injuries, and practical measures to prevent and manage these risks in the workplace. The hand is an intricate and versatile tool composed of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that allow for a wide range of movements essential for daily tasks. From grasping objects to performing fine motor skills, the hand's complex anatomy enables precision, strength, and sensory feedback. However, its delicate structure makes it vulnerable to a variety of injuries, such as sprains, dislocations, tendon strains, and conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.
Course Objectives:
Describe the anatomical structure of the hand and its key components, including bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. ; Identify common hand and wrist injuries, including sprains, dislocations, tendinitis, and nerve compression syndromes like carpal tunnel. ; Describe proper safety techniques and preventative measures to reduce the risk of hand and wrist injuries in the workplace.
Duration: 9 min.
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This course is designed for employees who need to complete Hand and Wrist Injuries: How the Hand Works training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 9 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
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Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
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Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
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