Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety

Our PG Certificate Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety program from Loughborough University concentrates on investigations relevant to understanding and intervening in these situations, with the view to improving conditions for those exposed.

At the Loughborough University 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 program 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.

Key facts

• Past students have joined us from a wide range of health disciplines and backgrounds, including health sciences, nursing, medical practice, human physiology, kinesiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychology.
• We are committed to helping you develop the skills and attributes you need to progress successfully in your chosen career.
• The School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough University boasts strong industry links. As part of the Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety program, you will be encouraged to undertake your main project in the field, to gain realistic experiences and learning. program content has a strong practitioner bias, where learning provides vocational training towards a career as an ergonomist or human factors expert.
• Successful completion of this program will enable you to become a professional ergonomics or human factors practitioner. The broad nature of the program also opens up possibilities in other scientific and research careers.
• Example jobs held by our recent graduates include: Chief Trials Officer, Ergonomist and Automotive Engineer, Graduate Human Factors Engineer, Human Factors Consultant, Scientist, and Usability Engineer.
• Recent graduate destinations include: Arup, Atkins, Canadian Army Trials and Evaluation Unit, Faceui/Facetop Consulting Company (China), Medstar Health, Semcon AB, and Jaguar Land Rover.

Our Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety degree is professionally recognised by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF). As the CIEHF is affiliated with the International Ergonomics Association, you will be exposed to a range of valuable employment opportunities worldwide.

Courses include:

• Cognitive Ergonomics
• Physical Ergonomics
• Human Factors and Systems
• Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety