Offered in March and August 2024
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August Course - 19 August
Human factors is a science that applies knowledge of human physical, cognitive and social abilities and limitations to design systems, organisations, jobs, and technology for safe and efficient performance. In clinical settings this includes technologies such as electronic prescribing software, surgical instruments, and all aspects of organisational, team, and clinical processes.
The aims of this course are to introduce the skills and methods used by human factors practitioners. Participants will learn how human factors can be applied to common healthcare problems such as medication safety, teamwork and leadership, and device safety through video lectures, readings and self-directed learning. By doing so, it will encourage the participants to improve patient safety at a managerial or clinical level with a broader base of skills than is commonly available within health services.
4 - 6 hours per week (on average)
Anyone who is interested in Human Factors can register for this course. Specifically the course is aimed at:
Seven course modules will be offered in this course which are released on a weekly basis.
There are no assessments for this short course.
Please Note: Course modules may be subject to change.
Last Updated: Dec 2023
Week | Scheduled Date | Module Name |
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Friday 12 January | Registrations open | |
Monday 25 March 11:59 PM AEST | Registrations close | |
1 | Monday 25 March | Introduction to Human Factors in Healthcare |
2 | Monday 1 April | Teams Leadership and Communication |
3 | Monday 8 April | Medication Safety |
4 | Monday 15 April | Devices and Technology |
5 | Monday 22 April | Incident Reporting and Learning from Error |
6 | Monday 29 April | Staff Safety |
7 | Monday 6 May | Case Study |
Monday 13 May – Monday 10 June | Certificates issued (All of the course modules have to be reviewed to obtain the Certificate of Completion) | |
Monday 10 June 11:59 AEST | Course completion and website access disabled |
Week | Scheduled Date | Module Name |
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Friday 12 January | Registrations open | |
Monday 19 August 11:59 PM AEST | Registrations close | |
1 | Monday 19 August | Introduction to Human Factors in Healthcare |
2 | Monday 26 August | Teams Leadership and Communication |
3 | Monday 2 September | Medication Safety |
4 | Monday 9 September | Devices and Technology |
5 | Monday 16 September | Incident Reporting and Learning from Error |
6 | Monday 23 September | Staff Safety |
7 | Monday 30 September | Case Study |
Monday 7 October – Monday 4 November | Certificates issued (All of the course modules have to be reviewed to obtain the Certificate of Completion) | |
Monday 4 November 11:59 PM AEST | Course completion and website access disabled |
Whilst this course is not directly registered for CPD points please contact your respective College to see if CPD points are possible.
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August Course - 19 August
Doctors: AUD $900 (inc GST)
Health Professionals/Other: AUD $400 (including GST)
Please note:
Evidence of Nursing or Allied Health Professional Certification will be required at the time of Registration for approval of the lower fee category.
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