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Human Factors in a Healthcare Environment
- 3 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Starts on May 10, 2020
- Ends on June 29, 2020
Course details
Syllabus
- 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
Prerequisite
This course is for healthcare professionals of all levels, but many of the topics discussed are transferable across other industries.
Instructors
Anthony Jermy
Lecturer in Operating Department Practice at the school of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia.
Interests include clinical simulation, human factors and patient safety.
Veena Rodrigues
Professor of Public Health & Medical Education, Norwich Medical School;
Lifelong Learner; Supervisor & Mentor; 'early adopter' but advocate of pedagogy before technology.
Twitter: @vcrodrigues_uea
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