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

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.

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