ST5 Human Factors Course

ST5 Human Factors Course - Bristol Simulation Centre

Background:

Effective team work improves patient safety and outcomes.  Human factors and non technical skills underpin the performance of the operating team during cardiothoracic surgery.  High fidelity simulation enables members of the operating team to understand the effects of human factors on team working.   By practice, observation and feedback it is possible to improve team working and patient outcome.

Aims:

The aims of this two day course are to:

• Identify why errors occur in the operating room and how they can be reduced
• Understand what human factors are and the impact they have on patient outcome
• Practice and develop techniques for good communication and decision making
• Understand the impact situational awareness has on decision making
• Develop leadership & followership skills
• Provide a framework for assessment and feedback for non technical skills

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the course attendees will:

• Understand why errors occur amongst the operating team and how to minimise them
• Recognise role of human factors in improving team working
• Understand what is required to be an effective team member and leader
• Be familiar with a system for assessment and feedback of human factors

This is the first of a series of Human Factors courses scheduled to run over the year to make up for the courses that were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This course is running as the rescheduled 2020 ST5 Human Factors course, so places will be offered on a first come, first serve basis to National Trainee Numbered (NTN) trainees at ST7 level, who are members of the SCTS.

There is a maximum of 16 places available. If you are unable to secure a place on this course, you will first be offered a place on the next ST5 Human Factors course.

Please note, a refundable deposit of £200 will be required. This will be returned upon completion of the course feedback form and you will receive your certificate.