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Postgraduate Certificate
Loughborough University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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Postgraduate Certificate
Loughborough University
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
Postgraduate Certificate
Loughborough University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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Our PG Certificate Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety provides an insight into human factors, focusing on the promotion of patient safety in the healthcare sector. It also concentrates on investigations relevant to understanding and intervening in these situations, with the view to improving conditions for those exposed.This CIEHF recognised programme examines how best to ensure a good fit between people, their actions, the objects they use and the environments which they occupy. You will apply theoretical principles, data and methods to ensure that design is optimised for human wellbeing and overall system performance.You will benefit from teaching provided by world-leading academics, industry experts and specialists to ensure that you are trained to the highest professional standard. Previous guest speakers for our Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety programme include industry experts from Humanscale, EDF Energy, Rolls Royce and AMEC, as well as specialists in health and safety, aviation safety, environmental health, health practitioners and experienced lecturers from other universities.
A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in industrial design, healthcare, physiotherapy, anatomy, branches of engineering.
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£12,500 per year
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Postgraduate accommodation fees - From £117 per week
£25,500 per year
Students from International
Postgraduate accommodation fees - From £117 per week
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