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    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    Online

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 9,000  / year
    Next Intake September-2024

    Human Factors and Patient Safety

    About

    TU Online Virtual Learning Environment

    Check this short video to learn more about our Virtual Learning Environment and online courses

    The content of the course reflects contemporary issues in human factors and patient safety theory, including the exploration of human-centric design, understanding systems that contribute to mistakes, team effectiveness and dynamics. You benefit from opportunities to use a range of tools and techniques to explore why errors occur.

    In a global society where digital technology is rapidly developing, the impact this has on reliable and safe healthcare features as part of the course.

    This course is delivered through distance learning, making it suitable for those working in clinical or leadership healthcare roles in the UK or internationally. You study part-time or full-time, with the flexibility to engage with the interactive learning materials at a time suitable to you.

    The course comprises seven core modules, one of which is a 60 credit dissertation.

    Core modules

    Advanced Human Factors

    You explore ergonomics and examples of human factors influences with more complex tools and techniques explained.

    Developing Research Projects

    You gain the knowledge and skills you need to design and manage a primary or secondary research audit or evaluation project that's relevant to your practice. You also cover research governance and ethics, and prepare for applying for ethical approval or release. And we prepare you for your dissertation if you choose to progress to the master's course.

    Dissertation

    Here you consolidate and develop further skills and knowledge from previous modules. More specifically you synthesise learning as you apply your research-related knowledge to identify a researchable problem, plan and execute a study. You use a range of different methodologies for your study, such as quantitative, qualitative or systematic review.

    Human Factors

    In this module, you review the science of human factors, and you consider the tools and techniques for implementing the assessment of errors. The psychological capital and systems thinking approaches are features of the module.

    Leadership, Culture and Context

    This module explores how the organisational culture impacts on the leadership style and effectiveness of clinical areas. You consider how the context of where you work impacts on the safety of patients

    Legal and Ethical Influences of Leadership

    In this module, you study wider influences of leadership and the impact this has on performance. A personal review of ethical philosophy is a feature of the indicative content.

    Principles and Practice of Patient Safety

    This module focuses on the governance and involvement of service users in the service provision. You explore risk assessment and management strategies.

     

    Modules offered may vary.

     

    The course is entirely on-line so there will be engagement with Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) and different strategies will be used:

    • Recorded key lectures
    • Directed reading
    • Video resources
    • Webinar type events
    • Group seminar through Collaborate Extra

    The assessments also range in type and include on-line presentation.

    The transition to master's level study is embedded in the first core module, which is formatively assessed.

    All material is available through the virtual learning environment. Summative assessments include poster presentations, written assignments, contribution to written commentary as well as a final dissertation.

    Disciplines

    Nursing & Health

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    A bachelor degree with a minimum of 65%, 2.5/4.0 or good

    Career

    You are prepared for a career in a human factors or patient safety leadership role.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 9,000 

    How to Apply

    Applying Online - Information Required to Complete Your Application

    Personal Details

    - Full Name, including title
    - Sex
    - Date of Birth
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    - Country of Permanent Residence or Local Authority
    - Country of Birth
    - Nationality
    - Ethnicity - this data will not be accessible to those making the application decision
    - Type of applicant - choose from UK/EU or Overseas
    - Who is entering the application - choose from Applicant, University Staff/Overseas Office or Other Third Party
    - Disability
    - Whether your parents/guardians have Higher Education qualifications
    - Details of any previous study or application to this University

    Payment of Fees

    - Who is paying your fees
    - Name and address of your Fee Payer
    - Details of any previous funding body and previous course

    Overseas Applicants Only

    - Date of entry to UK/EU
    - Passport Number (if you need a visa)
    - Previous UK study, including details of any previous visas, overstays in the UK and visa refusals

    University Staff and Office/Agent Applications Only

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    - Reference Number

    Qualifications

    Qualifications Held (maximum of 6)
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    - Year and month awarded
    - Qualification type, level and subject
    - Grade
    - Awarding Establishment e.g. College/University Name

    Qualifications Pending (maximum of 6)
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    - Year and month of exam
    - Qualification type, level and subject
    - Date grade expected
    - Awarding Establishment e.g. College/University Name

    Highest qualification

    Portfolio Details

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    Professional Qualifications

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    - Other course specific details as required

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    - Social Work Registration Number

    Erasmus Applications

    Details of the Exchange Co-ordinator at Your Home Institution
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    - Position
    - Email Address

    Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

    - Unique Learner Number
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    - *Employer Code
    - *Employer Postcode (This is your normal place of work which may be different from the company's main postcode)
    - *Number of employees at this postcode
    - Highest level qualifications in English language and mathematics

    *Your employer should be able to supply this information

    Last Two Education Establishments Attended
    (For certain courses e.g. Summer University courses & other short courses, this information is not requested)

    - Name and address
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    - Full or Part time
    - Level of study

    English Language Ability
    (For certain courses e.g. Summer University courses & other short courses, this information is not requested)

    Whether English is your first language

    If not

    - IELTS - score, date of exam and Test Report Form Number
    - Other test - name, score and date of exam

    Work Experience (maximum of 2)
    (For certain courses e.g. Summer University courses & other short courses, a reduced set of employment information is requested)

    - Employers name
    - Job title
    - Dates from and to
    - Full or Part time
    - Main responsibilities

    Summer & Winter University Courses Only

    - Whether you are enrolled or due to enrol on a college or university course
    - If so, where and which course
    - Whether you are thinking of starting a Higher Education course
    - If so, area of interest/study
    - Reason for applying to Summer/Winter University

    Referee
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    - Name
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    Note : some course will require two referees, e.g. PHD courses

    Personal Statement
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    Can be uploaded as a document or entered as text

    It is suggested that your statement is prepared electronically in advance of starting the application

    Enrolment

    Some short courses may ask you to provide enrolment information as part of the application. This will require extra details but also means you will not be asked to complete the full on-line registration process at a later date.

    This data will not be accessible to those making the application decision

    - Type of Term-time Accomodation
    - Next of Kin Name
    - Next of Kin Telephone Number
    - Next of Kin Relationship
    - Religious Beliefs
    - Criminal Conviction Declaration

    Documents currently available for upload
    (For certain courses e.g. Summer University courses & other short courses, this option is not available)

    - Reference
    - Personal Statement
    - CV
    - Results
    - Proof of English Language Qualifications, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL certificate
    - Passport
    - Previous Visas
    - Previous Visa Refusals

    For Research courses, the following additional uploads are mandatory

    - Research Proposal
    - Research Training Document
    - Research Personal Statement
    - Research Sponsorship/funding letter

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