Offered in March and August 2025
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2024 Registrations Closed.
The course has been accredited by the UK Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), indicating that it has been rigorously assessed as having high-quality content and delivery.
If you are motivated to improve the safety and quality of care for patients and the quality of working life for staff, this course will systematically introduce you to the knowledge and skills of the Human Factors discipline.
Human Factors is a science that applies knowledge of human physical, cognitive and social abilities to design safe systems of care. In clinical settings this includes the safe design of technologies such as electronic prescribing software, electronic medical records, robotic surgery and AI. The sociotechnical perspective of Human Factors ensures that the technical elements are well designed and suited for use, and the social aspects of clinical work, such as communication and teamwork are optimised.
Because of this dual focus, Human Factors is ideally suited to understanding how to improve the complex, dynamic systems of healthcare today.
The aims of the 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. There is a course forum where participants can interact with others and discuss challenges in practice.
4 - 6 hours per week (on average)
Anyone who is interested in patient safety, quality improvement and 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 |
The course has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), which is the UK professional body for Ergonomists and Human Factors Professionals. This accreditation signifies that the course has met high standards of content and training in the field of Ergonomics and Human Factors. Completing a CIEHF accredited course demonstrates competence and enhances career prospects in roles related to design, safety, and usability
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Whilst this course is not directly registered for CPD points please contact your respective College to see if CPD points are possible.
For students wanting to claim CPD through ANZCA, their CPD guide refers to 1 CPD point per hour on work related to formal courses; "A structured course or higher education program provided by a recognised tertiary institution, such as a university, that is directly relevant to medical practice (any one of the ANZCA/FPM roles in practice). Completion of the course/program leads to the award of a formal qualification such as a certificate, diploma or masters.”
2024 Registrations Closed.
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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