Module 5 of 5
32 Hours (4 Days)
AEROSPACE MEDICINE MODULE 5: BASIC HUMAN FACTORS AND CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Comprehensive training in human factors, crew resource management, and aviation psychology. Essential for aviation personnel seeking to understand the human element in aviation safety.
Target Population
- Aviation personnel
- Paramedics
- Doctors and Nurses
- Professionals aspiring to work in aviation industry
Entry Requirements
Medical background and knowledge.
Exit Level Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of human factors knowledge areas that are most closely aligned with individuals, teams and crew.
Learning Outcomes
i
Understand concepts of Crew resource management
ii
Analyse environmental factors that may affect the crew performance
iii
Demonstrate knowledge and capabilities of proper communication, teamwork and leadership skills
Key Topics / Units
LO 1: Human Factors Knowledge - The Individual
Psychological limitations, Stressors in aviation
- Psychological limitations including brain processing, perceptual illusions
- Perception and attention, vigilance, human error and management
- Cognitive and physical workload, stress and startle reflex
- Situational awareness, decision making, sleep and fatigue
- Psychometric evaluation
LO 2: Human Factors Knowledge - The Crew
Human factors knowledge - Automation and working with external teams
- Group decision making, effects of groups and teams
- Leadership principles, communication types and effectiveness
- Automation human factors, application in work environment
- Working with external teams, cabin crew training
- Recurrent CRM training, corporate aviation considerations
LO 3: Human Factors Knowledge - CRM in Safety Management
History of aviation regulations, Annex 6 - Operation of aircraft, integration of CRM principles in safety management systems.
Ready to test your knowledge?
Take the Module 5 assessment to check your understanding.
Prerequisites Required
Complete all previous modules to access this specialized training.
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