Human Factors in Healthcare - Introductory Workshop

All Day

Ko Awatea Counties Manukau

An interactive one-day workshop that introduces human factors concepts and how they can be applied in healthcare.

Human Factors in Healthcare: 1-day Workshop


Email if you have any questions: admin@hfesnz.org.nz.


Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Venue: Ko Awatea Centre at Counties Manukau, Auckland

Cost: $125 (excl GST).


Discover the power of human factors in healthcare

Join us for an interactive, dynamic, and engaging workshop led by Professor Paul Bowie. At this 1-day workshop you will learn about the significant benefits of applying human factors principles in healthcare settings.


About Professor Paul Bowie

Paul Bowie is a Patient Safety Scientist, Medical Educator, and Chartered Ergonomist and Human Factors specialist from the UK. With over 30 years of experience across various quality and safety leadership and advisory roles in healthcare, medical defence, medicine, and academia. Professor Bowie brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to this session.


What you will learn: Brilliant Basics Workshop

The Brilliant Basics workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of human factors—a discipline that focuses on understanding the interactions between humans and the systems they work within, and apply them to a healthcare context.


Who should attend?

The workshop will be particularly relevant for those working in:

  • Clinical care
  • Occupational health
  • Health and safety
  • Moving and handling
  • Patient quality
  • Procurement
  • System safety and design. 


Expand your knowledge

You can learn more about human factors by completing the e-Learning resource on the Te Tāhū Hauora website.