Contemporary Issues in Ergonomics and Human Factors Certificate of Credit

Program Overview

This 10-week online course, "Contemporary Issues in Ergonomics and Human Factors," explores the latest challenges and advancements in ergonomics and human factors. With 20 credits at Level 7, students gain a deep understanding of the impact of ergonomics in various industries, including healthcare, transportation, and design. The program emphasizes critical evaluation of ergonomics approaches and their efficacy in improving human well-being and productivity.

Program Outline

You will gain 20 credits at level 7 with a Certificate of Credit to evidence your learning achievement. It will critically evaluate both the theoretical basis for including ergonomics/human factors approaches and the emerging evidence-base around the efficacy of such approaches in practice. During the course, you will explore areas such as the impact of an ageing population on the design of products and spaces in the home and leisure, the ageing workforce, inclusivity, autonomous vehicles, public transport, medical device usability, preventing medical errors, internet of things, behaviour change, sustainability and green ergonomics. On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of emerging issues in ergonomics/human factors across different sectors
• Critically evaluate the extent to which ergonomics/human factors approaches can be applied to contemporary issues in society
• Critically evaluate how the importance of ergonomics/human factors issues can be communicated and disseminated to various stakeholders

Outline:

It will critically evaluate both the theoretical basis for including Ergonomics/Human Factors approaches and the emerging evidence-base around the efficacy of such approaches in practice.

• Course Schedule:
• The module is delivered 100% online over 10 weeks using a range of interactive learning materials and some live classroom sessions.
• Provision is made for discussion and interaction with tutors and fellow students through live virtual classroom sessions and online discussion forums.
• You will study alongside students who are on the Ergonomics and Human Factors MSc, giving you a wider perspective of ergonomics and human factors from your global student community.
• Pace of study:
• We recommend about 20 hours of study per week to complete one 20-credit module over a 10-week trimester.
• There will be 1/2 virtual classrooms over the 10 week trimester and if you are unable to attend you will be able to download the session to view in your own time.

Assessment:

• This course is assessed through 100% coursework with a range of methods, such as essays, research reports, presentations, group work and practical reports.

Teaching:

• Delivery from experienced academics:
• We have over 10 years' experience in the delivery of online courses which means you can expect the highest standards of teaching and education.
• You can be assured of a supportive and structured learning experience and our online learning advisors are on hand to provide non-academic support throughout your studies.
• Who will teach you:
• Dr Victoria Filingeri:
Programme leader, Academic Lead in Ergonomics.

Careers:

• The Contemporary Issues in Ergonomics and Human Factors Certificate of Credit focuses on you obtaining 20 credits at level 7 for your CPD.
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Other:

• Online Discovering Online Learning webinar:
• Thursday, 11 July 2024 12.00 - 13.00
• During this hour long webinar, we'll take you through how online learning works and what you can expect as an online student with the University of Derby.
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UK fee£1,050 (2024/25) ‡ International fee£1,050 (2024/25) ‡