HCS 180 Usability and Human Factors

Human factors and ergonomics address how humans interact with systems. Systems designed using human factors are efficient, safe, and effective. The field of health information technology can benefit greatly from the integration of human factors in the systems design process You will be learning about usability and HIT systems, usability of health information systems, human factors, usability and ergonomics, consequences of excessive mental workload, systems-centered approach to error prevention, strategies to prevent usability problems, medical devices and human factors analysis and usability of electronic health record systems.
Date:
2017-12-11
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Collection
Other Material Types:
Syllabus
Institution:
Hazard Community and Technical College
Project Name:
EPIC
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Jobs for the Future
Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation:
Healthcare Support Occupations (31-0000)

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Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
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Other
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Course Note:
HCS 180 Usability and Human Factors

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