Human Factors and Non-Technical Skills for Doctors in Training (DT25-005)

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SubjectCPD - Doctors in Training
DescriptionThis workshop aims to elevate participants’ expertise in human factors and non-technical skills crucial for high-quality healthcare. By mastering these principles, healthcare professionals will boost patient safety, refine team dynamics, and improve decision-making under pressure.
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Content:

  1. Grasp the significance of human factors and non-technical skills in delivering high-quality and safe healthcare.
  2. Identify essential non-technical skills such as communication, teamwork, and situation awareness within clinical contexts.
  3. Recognise how internal factors (e.g., stress, fatigue) and external factors (e.g., workload, equipment design) impact clinical performance.
  4. Analyse risks and apply human factors principles to prevent errors and enhance safety.
  5. Implement techniques to improve situational awareness, effective communication, and handovers.
  6. Develop strategies for managing stress and making prompt, effective decisions in high-pressure situations.
  7. Evaluate and apply best practices to support ongoing quality improvement in healthcare settings.
VenueZoom, Virtual  View details
Date & timeMonday 9 June 2025, 09:20 to 15:30
LecturerDr Kay Spooner
Target audience

Mandatory: Postgraduate Secondary Care Resident Doctor, or Public Health Trainee

Course styleWebinar
CateringN/A
CPD points0.000
CostNo charge