A first approach around the concepts related to human factors in health. A two-day course consisting of 4 different modules. Each of these modules will provide learners with specific knowledge on human factors.  From the mechanisms of sensory perception to psychosocial influences, we provide you with the latest insights from from scientific research.

• Employees
• Managers
• Human Resources Managers
• Safety and Security Managers

The course is available in several versions, depending on participants' level of expertise, from beginner to expert.

For the “beginner” version, no prerequisites are required.

For the “expert” version, participants must have a profile linked to a relevant profession or training (psychology, medicine, occupational hazards, occupational health and safety, human and organizational factors, etc.).

• Understand the fundamentals of human factors and their implications for risk management
• Implement approaches to prevent human factors risks
• Analysing human behaviour: perception, attention, memory, decision-making
• To identify the impact of stress, fatigue and psychosocial factors on performance
• Understanding the mechanisms of human error and their causes
• Recognising sensory illusions and cognitive biases
• Analysing the interaction between people, organisations and technical systems
• Incorporating human factors into risk management and safety
• Implement prevention measures based on human factors

Example of a 2-day programme: 

DAY 1

• Module 1: Definition and scope of Human Factors
• Module 2: The basics of human functioning: perception, cognition, psychosocial factors, sleep, fatigue and stress

DAY 2

• Module 3: The limits of human functioning: sensory illusions, errors, violations
• Module 4: Human factors and safety
• Module 5: Preventive approaches