·         Background, development and relationship between ergonomics, human factors and patient safety.

·         Humans cognitive and physical capacities, as individuals and in work.

·         The systems view and sociotechnical systems.

·         Risks in healthcare.

·         Methods and tools for analysis, design and evaluation of work, work environment and products.

·         Human factors and ergonomics concepts and terminology.

·         Methods for risk analysis from a systems perspective.

·         Patient safety concepts and terminology.

·         Measures for increased safety in healthcare systems.

·         Read and discuss scientific papers within the area of patient safety and worker safety.