Human Factors (DCT 2024-25 - 13)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCommunication skills
DescriptionTo introduce dental professionals to human factors that are relevant to their clinical practice in order to improve patient safety
VenueZoom, N/A - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeTuesday 11 February 2025, 10:00 to 16:00
LecturerNicola Steevenson  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: DCT

Development outcomeA, B, 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

· T introduce and discuss the principles of human factors and their relevance to dental practice including situational awareness, risk management, communication and team relationships, briefings, checklists and feedback.

· To describe and discuss non-technical skills and the impact they have upon performance

· To enhance safety through raising awareness of human fallibility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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