Human Factors in a Healthcare Environment
Learn how the study of human factors can reduce error in healthcare with this course for healthcare professionals.
Who is the course for?
This course is for healthcare professionals of all levels, but many of the topics discussed are transferable across other industries.
What topics will you cover?
Why Human error occurs
Cognitive Short Topics of Human Factors
Human factor case studies
Participant reflection and self evaluation to promote awareness of human factors
Strategies to improve communication within the workplace
Developing a safety culture
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Develop an awareness of human error and how this can affect clinical performance
Describe the different cognitive categories under the umbrella term of human factors
Discuss the importance of effective communication within healthcare
Develop an effective and open safety culture within everyday practice
