| Level | Aims | Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Has an awareness, knowledge and some understanding of basic human factors techniques related to human performance and system design | 1.1. Has an awareness of methods of analysis, evaluation and validation with respect to human interfaces for tasks, activities and environments. 1.2. Understands the theoretical and practice bases for (re)design of human interfaces (physical and mental). 1.3. Understands the theoretical and practice bases for data collection and analysis relating to E/HF. 1.4. Understands the theoretical and practice bases for E/HF relating to psychological and social capabilities and limitations 1.4.1. Recognises psychological characteristics and responses and how these affect health, human performance, attitudes, perception, stress, human reliability and error. Recognises the impact that diversity and cultural backgrounds may have on these. 1.4.2. Can apply knowledge of human information processing (including situation awareness, memory, decision making). 1.4.3. Can apply knowledge of human information processing (including situation awareness, memory, decision making). 1.4.4. Understands the principles of group functioning, motivation, engagement and participation. 1.4.5. Understands the principles of organisational management including individual, group (team) and organisational change techniques, including training and work structuring. |
| 2 | Able to apply knowledge of some human factors techniques to the design of simulation based activity for learning | All the knowledge and skills previously accumulated, plus: 2.1. Able to apply methods of analysis, evaluation and validation with respect to human interfaces for tasks, activities and environments. 2.2. Understands the theoretical and practice bases for data collection and analysis relating to E/HF. 2.3. Demonstrates use of E/HF theories, methods and tools for analysis of systems (including process), tasks, workload (physical and mental) including mental models, communication and anthropometry. |
| 3 | Apply knowledge of human factors techniques to test and design of systems using simulation based education | All the knowledge and skills previously accumulated, plus: 3.1 Understands the theoretical and practice bases for E/HF relating to design and development of systems 3.2 Utilises a systems approach to the human-aspects of the specification, design, assessment and acceptance of products, services and human factors interventions. 3.3 Understands role of E/HF in change strategies. 3.4 Develops appropriate recommendations for education and training in relation to E/HF principles. Demonstrate: 3.5 engagement in continuing professional development (CPD) with regular evaluation of performance by both learner and fellow faculty.. |
Examples of relevant evidence or learning resources:
- elfh Simulation Faculty Development Introduction to Human Factors and patient safety moduleCourses attended or programmes undertaken including face-to-face, e-Learning, webinars
- Literature reviews, research, reflective practice, personal reading/learning
- Feedback from supervisors, peers, learnersPeer conversation/shared learningOther equivalent demonstratable experience
Note. Human Factors is a specialist discipline in its own right and included in recognition of its importance and relevance in simulation. We recognise there are existing frameworks for it, eg. The NHS patient safety syllabus and the Loughborough Healthcare learning pathways. Some framework users may wish to explore these further.