Patient Safety: A Clinical Human Factors Approach
Postgraduate
In Aberdeen
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Aberdeen (Scotland)
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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.
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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
Contact person: Ms Dana Ho
Patient Safety: A Clinical Human Factors Approach