Patient Safety: A Clinical Human Factors Approach

Postgraduate

In Aberdeen

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Aberdeen (Scotland)

  • Duration

    24 Months

The course will provide a theoretical and evidence-based background to the principles of patient safety in a range of healthcare settings, focusing on human factors methods to systematically understand and improve the state of patient safety.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Aberdeen (Aberdeen City)
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William Guild Building, King'S College, AB24 2UB

Start date

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About this course

A good second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline is required. Potential students should have at least 18 months experience working in healthcare. Those with insufficient professional qualifications may still be accepted on to the programme, subject to demonstration of satisfactory relevant work experience or recognised professional training.

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Course programme

Syllabus

The programme is structured as follows:

Year 1

  • Introduction to human factors and patient safety
  • The nature of error and adverse events
  • Systems and organizational aspects of managing healthcare
  • Research methods for patient safety

Year 2

  • Human performance and non-technical skills
  • Accident analysis and reporting systems
  • Design and technology for safer healthcare
  • Research project and thesis

Research project
The individual research project is an integral part of the teaching programme and forms a significant part of the assessment of each student. Topics may vary across clinical, theoretical and methodological areas.

Assessment

The MSc is assessed by continuous assessment of coursework, essays, critical reviews, group work and presentations. The research project is assessed by dissertation. The MSc degree is awarded on successful completion of the taught modules and research dissertation.

Teaching

The course will be delivered on a part-time basis over 2 years with one full week of teaching in October, December, February and April.

Additional information

Career opportunities: This course will provide an excellent platform for healthcare professionals who wish to pursue a career or further study in patient safety, and may also provide relevant experience and qualifications for career development within the NHS and other health systems worldwide.
Contact person: Ms Dana Ho

Patient Safety: A Clinical Human Factors Approach

Price on request