HCS 180 Usability and Human Factors
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Project
EPIC
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Date Submitted
2017-12-11
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Collection
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Syllabus
Institution
Hazard Community and Technical College
Industry Partner
Jobs for the Future
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 4
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Abstract
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.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Support Occupations (31-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent