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Computer Ergonomics: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services

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Appointments:
medical		 Call 642-2000 to schedule an appointment with a clinician. Physical therapy may be available with a medical referral.
Appointments:
health education 		Health educators work in a confidential setting to help students learn about stress management techniques, healthy lifestyle choices, and behavior change strategies. Call 642-2000 to schedule an appointment.
Appointments:
social services and counseling 		Support for adjusting to chronic medical conditions, such as a repetitive strain injury, is available through Social Services. Call 642-6074 to schedule an appointment.

Counselors at Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) provide counseling and consultation for personal and career/academic concerns. Come to Tang, Room 3300 to make a first-time appointment in CPS.
General information, education, and prevention Visit Tang's Self-Care Resource Center, second floor, Tang Center which has a number of books and videotapes on healthy computing and repetitive strain inury.

Educational handouts are available in Health Promotion, 2nd floor, 642-7202.

Resources Setting up your workstation:
    Setting Up a User-Friendly Workstation
    Pointers on Your Pointing Device (Mouse/Track Ball)
    Personal Workstation Checklist
    Take a Stretch Break
    How to Choose a Chair that Fits

Keyboard shortcuts:
Information sheets with keyboard shortcuts for most computer applications are available from CalPact.

Eye exams for computer users:
Computer Eye Clinic, School of Optometry, 642-2020.

Support Services:
Disabled Students' Program has support services for students who fit specific criteria.

Hardware, keyboards, pointing devices:
Scholar's Workstation, 642-8424.

Equipment:

  • Keyboard Alternatives for mice, pointing devices, headsets and much more
  • Back Designs, Berkeley for chairs, lap desks, copyholders, cushions
  • Office supply stores (e.g. Office Depot)
Please note: these are suggestions only and these vendors are not specifically endorsed by UHS.

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