This module, which is integral to the MSc/PGDiploma/PGCert in Medical and Healthcare Simulation, is designed to enhance and extend a range of skills pertinent to initial assessment, clinical decision-making, management/leadership and effective communication skills in the context of a medical emergency and patient safety. 

The focus is on the application of evidence-based contemporary human factors/ergonomics science to enhance our understanding of the nature and source of error and harm, to facilitate better risk management and to improve patient safety. In addition to an in-depth exploration of Safety-I and Safety-II concepts, the course will also discuss current thinking relating to patient safety, crisis-resource management, situational awareness and clinical human factors. 

The module will require some participation in clinically based medical emergency simulation events aimed at presenting the student with significant challenges in aspects of patient-centred clinical decision making in the context of medical emergency care. 

Content

Includes the following:

• The contemporary patient safety agenda

• Management of medical emergencies

• Developing team-leadership, followership skills

• Clinical human factors & ergonomics

• Developing critical assessment & evaluation skills; competency or expertise?

• Application of Safety-I and Safety-II thinking to incident analysis

• Active participation in simulated medical emergencies.

• Attributes of safe healthcare practitioners

• Risk management in healthcare & the clinical governance agenda

Study Route

This module may be studied as a standalone module or as part of a longer academic award such as an MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Patient Safety.

Specific Entry Requirements

Employment or access to an appropriate area of practice. Full time students should have had relevant and recent work experience.