Human Factors Practitioner

Issued by University of Cincinnati

This micro-credential validates comprehensive training in human factors for medical design, focusing on patient safety and design effectiveness. It offers a robust foundation in human factors, with practical tools for immediate use in medical technology development. Participants learn the link between human factors and risk management, mastering task analysis techniques. The training applies these methods to medical device development, enhancing contributions, and meeting HE 75.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Time Months
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

Participants understand ergonomics in human-machine interactions and perception, memory, and decision-making. Learn anthropometry and biomechanics for system design, and HCI principles (UI design and UX testing). Skills in designing and evaluating human-machine systems, risk assessments, and safety management will be developed. Research methods, data analysis, prototyping, simulation, and ergonomic assessment tools. Ethical research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective communication.

Standards

HE 75