Georgia Tech: Workplace Assessment: A How-To Guide: Session 1

Workplace Assessment: A How-To Guide: Session 1 - Job & Job Task Analysis

Program ID: ARC 1006P
Program type: Short Courses (weekday), Online e-course
CEUs: 0.1

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Course Description

The assessment process for determining an individual's need for workplace accommodations involves collecting accurate information about the person, the job, and the environment in which the job is performed. This two-part series on workplace accommodations will focus on the latter two components: job and job task analysis.

All students will need access to a computer with internet connection and a microphone.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Conduct a (sub)task analysis on a more complex job task
Determine whether or not a task is an essential job function
Describe three strategies for collecting information about job duties
List three resources that may be used to help with this process

Course Agenda

Session 1: Job and Job Task Analysis

12:00-12:10 -- Role of Job Analysis in the Workplace Assessment Process
12:10-12:30 -- Task Analysis / Case Examples
12:30-12:45 -- Essential Functions
12:45-1:00 -- Collecting the Information
1:00-1:15 -- Q&A

Instructor

Sarah Endicott, OTR, received her BS degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from Colorado State University in 1979. She began working at CATEA in 1984, following work as an OT at several health care facilities in the Atlanta area. At CATEA, Ms. Endicott works as an information specialist, provides consultation in the area of environmental accessibility to Georgia Tech and the community, and works with the assistivetech.net project on the product database, and assisting on the design and interface for the web site. She has conducted numerous workplace and home accessibility assessments, and has recommended, applied, designed and constructed assistive technology for improved client independence in a variety of environments. She provides technical assistance on the ADA through the DBTAC (Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center) - Southeast ADA Center. She is a researcher on the Workplace RERC project, and is currently studying the use of assistive technology and workplace accommodations for people with disabilities. Ms. Endicott's specialties are in the areas of accessibility, environmental modifications, and technology application for persons with disabilities.

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