Human Factors (DCT 2025-26 11)

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SubjectCommunication skills
DescriptionTo introduce dental professionals to human factors that are relevant to their clinical practice in order to improve patient safety
VenueMS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeMonday 2 February 2026, 09:00 to 15:00
LecturerNicola Steevenson  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: DCT

Development outcomeA, B, C, D
Course styleInteractive Workshop
CateringNone
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To introduce dental professionals to human factors that are relevant to their clinical practice in order to improve patient safety

Objectives

· To introduce and discuss the principles of human factors and their relevance to dental practice including situational awareness, communication and decision making.

· Discuss and reflect upon how these skills impact on their leadership performance and team relationships.

· To enhance safety through raising awareness of systems thinking.

· To discuss physical ergonomics, including Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and raise awareness of self-care.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning outcomes

· Describe the principles of human factors and the impact they have on patient safety, efficient practice and effective team working

· Describe the relevance of human factors principles and application to their own clinical practice