Human Factors & High Reliability Healthcare

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Educator ACADEMY OF LYMPHATIC STUDIES

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

This advanced-level, 4-contact-hour continuing education course explores the integration of human factors science and high-reliability organization (HRO) principles in healthcare settings. Participants will examine how system design, cognitive processes, communication patterns, and organizational culture influence patient safety and clinical outcomes. The course emphasizes practical application, including error prevention strategies, situational awareness, teamwork, and resilience engineering. Learners will engage in case-based analysis and reflective practice to strengthen their ability to anticipate, mitigate, and respond to clinical risks across diverse care environments.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

4h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

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Target Audience

Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Physical Therapists (PT)
Occupational Therapists (OT)

Credit Hours

4 Contact Hours

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Analyze how human factors contribute to error and performance variability in healthcare.
Apply principles of high-reliability organizations to clinical practice.
Evaluate system design elements that impact patient safety.
Demonstrate strategies to improve communication, teamwork, and situational awareness.
Integrate error prevention tools into daily workflows.