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Clinical Human Factors Training

Since 1996, Global Air Training has transferred proven aviation Crew Resource Management principles into clinical practice. Trusted by over 100 NHS Trusts and international safety-critical healthcare organisations — translating CRM concepts into practical, clinical applications that save lives.

ISO 9001 Accredited
PSIRF Aligned
Trusted since 1996
Flexible Delivery

Training That Fits Around You

Every programme is available in multiple formats to minimise disruption to your clinical teams.

In-House Bespoke

Delivered at your hospital or trust, customised to your department — surgical, ICU, maternity, primary care or any other clinical setting.

Open Courses

Instructor-led training at our Cheshire facility, ideal for individual practitioners, safety leads or small groups from multiple organisations.

Live Online

Interactive virtual classroom sessions via secure web conferencing — all the engagement of face-to-face training without the travel.

E-Learning

Self-paced foundation courses available 24/7, suited to induction programmes, mandatory training or pre-course preparation.

Courses for HF Trainers

Qualify & Accredit Your Training Team

Equip your own people to deliver world-class human factors education within your organisation.

Healthcare trainer delivering a human factors session

HF in Healthcare Trainers Course

Flagship
5 days In-House / Open

A comprehensive five-day programme that qualifies participants to plan, deliver and evaluate Human Factors training within their own healthcare organisation. Combines classroom learning, simulation, and assessed delivery practice.

Learning outcomes

  • Certified to deliver HF training in your organisation
  • Deep understanding of CRM adapted for clinical settings
  • Competence in facilitation, debriefing and assessment
  • Access to a full suite of ready-to-use training materials
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Trainer refresher workshop in a clinical setting

HF in Healthcare Trainers Refresher Course

1–2 days In-House / Open

Enables previously certified trainers to maintain and update their expertise as patient safety frameworks and best practice evolve. Covers new developments in PSIRF, SEIPS and simulation methodology.

Learning outcomes

  • Renewed certification and currency
  • Updated knowledge of NHS patient safety frameworks
  • Refreshed facilitation and debriefing techniques
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Courses for Clinicians & Healthcare Staff

Train Your Clinical Teams

Practical non-technical skills training for all clinical and non-clinical staff involved in patient safety.

Clinical team practising communication skills

Human Factors in Clinical Practice

Most popular
1 day In-House / Open / Online

A focused one-day course developing the cognitive and interpersonal skills that underpin safe, effective team-based clinical work. Grounded in real incident analysis and interactive simulation exercises.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand how human factors contribute to adverse events
  • Apply SBAR and structured communication in practice
  • Recognise cognitive biases that affect clinical decisions
  • Build shared mental models with your team
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Immersive masterclass session with healthcare professionals

Human Factors in Clinical Practice Masterclass

Advanced
3 days In-House / Open

An immersive three-day deep-dive exploring teamwork, task design, equipment, workspace, culture and organisational influences on clinical behaviour. Uses the NOTSS matrix and validated assessment tools throughout.

Learning outcomes

  • Systems-level analysis of patient safety using SEIPS
  • Objective self-assessment using NOTSS and validated tools
  • Design and lead safety improvement initiatives
  • Embed a just culture across your team or department
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Maternity team in a human factors training session

Human Factors in Maternity Services

Specialist
1 day In-House

Tailored to the unique patient safety challenges of maternity care, this programme addresses the specific communication, decision-making and teamwork demands of obstetric and midwifery teams.

Learning outcomes

  • Maternity-specific incident analysis and learning
  • CTG interpretation and team situational awareness
  • Multi-disciplinary communication in time-critical situations
  • PSIRF-aligned safety culture for maternity settings
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Online Courses

Self-Paced Online Training

Flexible, self-paced learning for induction, mandatory training or individual professional development.

Online learning platform on a laptop screen

Human Factors in Clinical Practice Online

Self-paced E-Learning

Self-paced instruction covering all the essential human factors principles for healthcare professionals. Suitable for mandatory training programmes, staff induction, or individual CPD.

Learning outcomes

  • Core HF knowledge without requiring time out of practice
  • Completion certificate for appraisal and revalidation
  • Blends seamlessly with face-to-face delivery
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Healthcare professional completing an online course

Clinical Human Factors Case Studies

Self-paced E-Learning

A series of real-world clinical case studies that illustrate how human factors principles apply in practice. Ideal as a standalone resource or as pre-course preparation for face-to-face training.

Learning outcomes

  • Contextualise HF principles through real clinical incidents
  • Reflective learning suitable for CPD portfolios
  • Available 24/7 on any device
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Our Approach

World-Class Methodology, Clinical Context

We don't apply aviation training to healthcare superficially. Every technique is rigorously translated into clinical language and tested in real NHS environments.

Expert Faculty

Certified human factors experts with genuine healthcare and aviation operational experience. Specialist facilitators and accredited debriefing professionals.

Simulation & Validated Tools

Industry-recognised frameworks including the Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) matrix provide objective, evidence-based feedback throughout.

Lasting Culture Change

Training is designed to embed safety behaviours across organisational systems — moving beyond one-day events to measurable, sustained improvement.

Aligned with NHS Standards

All programmes are designed to support the NHS England Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model — shifting organisational culture from blame to proactive, systems-level improvement.

PSIRFSEIPSISO 9001CRM

Enhance Your Safety Culture Today

Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your specific training requirements and discover how we can support your organisation.

+44 (0)1829 771334 ops@globalairtraining.com Burwardsley, Cheshire CH3 9NU
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