Introduction to Human Factors
- 6-hour course
- 6 CPD points
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Accredited by Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors and CPD UK, this one-day Introduction to Human Factors course, is packed with both theory and best practice. Created specifically to address the unique challenges of healthcare, you'll leave with practical, evidence-based tools that you can use in your everyday.
Who is this course suitable for?
Suitable for all Healthcare Professionals, both clinical and non-clinical
Applicable to all departments and Multi-disciplinary teams
Course objectives
This course will:
Introduce Human Factors For Healthcare; what is it and why does it matter?
Ask we mean by ‘Systems Thinking’? Looking beyond the flawed concept of Human Error, utilising the SEIPS tool
Establish difference between simple, complicated and complex work, and how this might impact our approach to safety and performance
Look at different models of safety & risk across the spectrum of working practice; balancing the focus of rule based and adaptive working
Explore the impact of stress and cognitive load on decision making and how we can perform at our best under pressure
Discuss the key components of High Performing Teams, in particular the impact of Psychological Safety and how it can be developed
Provide a practical and tangible tool for addressing our physiological needs
Course testimonials
I would like to thank our respected lecturer for her enthusiasm and excellent execution of the course.
A really great day, Denis was great at delivering. Made it fun and interesting whilst getting the point across.
Dennis was very engaging and very funny. We all thoroughly enjoyed his session.
I loved the session, it was so insightful and brilliantly delivered. It was extremely refreshing to spend some time out going into depth on this topic, after a really challenging year. I've heard so many people speak highly about this course, and so it was great to finally experience it for myself.
The content amazing, the instructor delivered the information so clear