Hidden Curriculum & Safety

Human Factors & Patient Safety

Why things go wrong and how to stop them.

3 hours
3 CPD Credits
Course Overview

Understanding error, cognitive bias, situational awareness and system design. Practical strategies to improve personal and team performance in high-stakes environments.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify human factors contributing to errors
  • Recognize and mitigate cognitive biases
  • Maintain situational awareness
  • Communicate effectively to prevent harm
  • Contribute to a just culture of safety
Key Topics Covered
Systems thinking vs Person approach
Cognitive biases and heuristics
Situational awareness
Communication failure and hierarchy
Stress, fatigue and performance
Safety culture
Who Should Attend
All Clinicians
Assessment Methods
  • Case analysis
  • MCQ assessment
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Course Details
Duration
3 hours
CPD Credits
3 RCEM CPD hours
Delivery Format
  • In-person
  • Virtual
  • Self-paced
Category
Hidden Curriculum & Safety