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Introduction to Human Factors (e-learning)

This is a comprehensive e-learning course introducing key concepts in the field of human factors for surgeons. The course is aimed at those who take a leadership role in surgery and anyone who is part of the surgical care team.

The subjects covered include:

  • Introduction to human factors
  • Errors and just culture
  • Situational awareness
  • Threat and error management
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork

We are offering members a 60% discount. (£56 for members, £140 for non-members) with access for a minimum of five years from purchase.

  • £56.00
  • 7 hours days
£56.00
7 hours days

Suitability

This course is suitable to all surgical career grades and is open to the surgical care team.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course you should be able to:

  • outline a common human factors (HF) approach for surgical leadership;
  • recognise the ubiquitous nature of human error;
  • exemplify important HF principles in relation to situational awareness, threat and error management and effective communication and teamwork;
  • promote non-technical tips for improving patient safety and achieving more effective teamworking;

Format

This course is delivered in an e-learning format, meaning you can study independently at your own pace, referring back to the learning material at any point. It consists of six e-learning sessions, an assessment and further reading. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course, including the assessment.

Additional Information

 

Booking Options

Royal College Of Surgeons Courses

Wed
01
Nov
2023
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Tue
01
Nov
2033
from £56.00
ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING, United Kingdom

01 Nov 2023
-
01 Nov 2033

Here is an overview of the programme

from £56.00

Pricing notes:

Full price: £140.00
All Current ATLS Instructors: £56.00
All Current Surgical Faculty: £56.00
RCS England Affiliate: £56.00
RCS England Members/Fellows: £56.00
RCS England Surgical Associates: £56.00

Course Fees:

Please note, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at the cancellation policy first.

ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING, United Kingdom

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Fri
01
Dec
2023
-
Thu
01
Dec
2033
from £56.00
ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING, United Kingdom

01 Dec 2023
-
01 Dec 2033

Here is an overview of the programme

from £56.00

Pricing notes:

Full price: £140.00
All Current ATLS Instructors: £56.00
All Current Surgical Faculty: £56.00
RCS England Affiliate: £56.00
RCS England Members/Fellows: £56.00
RCS England Surgical Associates: £56.00

Course Fees:

Please note, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at the cancellation policy first.

ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING, United Kingdom

Location:

Virtual Course
ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
View in Google Maps

Book online

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