HN2013 Ergonomics, Human Factors and Patient Safety 6.0 credits
Ergonomi, MTO och patientsäkerhet
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The information on this page is based on a course plan that is not yet valid.
| Educational level | Second cycle | Academic level (A-D) | |
| Subject area |
Technology and Health |
Grade scale | A, B, C, D, E, FX, F |
Course offerings
Autumn 12 for single courses students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P1 (6.0 credits) | Application code | 10083 |
| Start date | 24/08/2012 | End date | 2012 week: 42 |
| Language of instruction | English | Campus | KTH Flemingsberg |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 1 - 5 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
Autumn 12 for programme students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P1 (6.0 credits) | Application code | 50734 |
| Start date | 2012 week: 34 | End date | 2012 week: 42 |
| Language of instruction | English | Campus | KTH Flemingsberg |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places | No limitation | ||
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Autumn 13 for single courses students - To application
| Periods Autumn 13 | P1 (6.0 credits) | Application code | 10058 |
| Start date | 02/09/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 44 |
| Language of instruction | English | Campus | KTH Flemingsberg |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | Normal |
| Number of places * | 1 - 10 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
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Learning outcomes
By the end of the course each student will be able to:
describe human capacities, mental and physical, that play a part in interaction with the work system in healthcare settings
identify methods for applying this knowledge in the design, development and evaluation ocf medical technology
describe the main principles of system safety and the factors that contribute to unsafe acts and possible patient injury
explain how organisational issues and the work environment affects patient safety
define how medical technology affects the work environment and patient safety
give examples of how medical technology engineers can contribute to improving the working environment and patient safety in healthcare
Course main content
Background, development and relationship between ergonomics, human factors and patient safety
Humans cognitive and physical capacities, as individuals and in work
The systems view and sociotechnical systems
Risks in healthcare and the consequences of patient injury
Methods and tools for analysis, design and evaluation of work, work environment and products
Human factors and ergonomics concepts and terminology
Methods for risk analysis from av systems perspective
Patient safety concepts and terminology
Measures for increased safety in healthcare systems
Eligibility
120 university credits (hp) In engineering or natural sciences and documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B/English 6.
Literature
Dekker, S., (2011). Patient Safety: A Human Factors Approach., Fla : CRC Press. Boca Raton, ISBN 9781439852255
Helander, M., (2006). A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics., Fla : CRC Press. Boca Raton, ISBN 9780415282482
Tillkommer cirka 200 s. artiklar enligt anvisning och utdelat material
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 2.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminars, 2.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 2.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Requirements for final grade
Active participation in seminars 2 credits P/F
Written/oral presentation of assignments 2 credits P/F
Written exam 2 credits A-F
Offered by
STH/Ergonomics
Contact
Mats Ericson (merics@kth.se)
Examiner
Mats Ericson <merics@kth.se>
Version
Course plan valid from:
Autumn 13.
Examination information valid from:
Autumn 11.