Process Flow Analysis (PFA)
Course Overview
Process Flow Analysis (PFA for short) is used to help fully understand the current condition of any process. It draws upon waste elimination, value adding and visual management techniques, to map out an accurate representation of the current processes used, to be able to then identify areas for improvement activities.
A process flow can:
- make a huge process understandable
- bring a large group together
- resolved differences
- create a vision
- create an action plan
PFA is a visual aid to enable us to 'SEE' the whole process from end to tend, identifying the value, making it flow and eliminate waste. PFA helps to address the five elements in the cycle = Specify Value * Identify the value stream * Flow * Pull * Perfection - all aimed at relentlessly eliminating waste from a process.
This module draws upon 'Lean' principles: Lean is often described as an approach for providing products or services that a customer requires on-time, of the right quality, at the right price, in the right amount, whilst meeting budgetary constraints and continually reducing costs.
This module includes a 'notes' feature which encourages learners to focus their thinking around real life situations from their work place. At points throughout the course learners will be asked to stop and think about their own work situation and, using the 'notes' feature, document how this could apply in their own work environment.
This module also gives you a step-by-step guide of how to create a flow diagram using Excel.
The overall aim of this module is to give learners a broad knowledge of the theory behind and the tips for undertaking Process Flow Analysis.
Having completed this module learners will be able to:
- Understand the process flow tool and how to use it
- Understand the pitfalls and issues associated with running a process flow
- Understand the importance of the action plan
Course Details
Lesson Plan
Areas covered include:
- Welcome and Learning Objectives
- Lean Principles
- Process Flow Analysis and Summary
Target Audience
This e-learning module is aimed at anyone running a large process flow project involving teams; however, the principles are the same for smaller-scale activities. Process Flow is equally powerful with two people, a piece of paper and a pen.
Although this module uses examples and scenarios from a Health and Social Care setting, it is equally useful to anyone outside of this sector, who would like to understand Process Flow.
Duration
It is estimated that this module will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete (depending on learning speed). As an e-learning module you can complete this training in convenient stages and revisit whenever you wish. The system will record your progress throughout.Certification
On completion of this module you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.
CPD Accreditation
The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelinesEntry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this module.What our customers have said
'You can study at your own leisure'KD, University Hospitals of Leicester 09/04/2009
'I liked the ease of use, diagrams and commentary'
TW,East and Coastal Kent PCT 09/04/2009
'You can do it at your own time and pace and review it if you want to'
BE, Ruebarb Limited 29/04/2009
Cost and Discounts
£30 + VAT - This cost is for a single user.
Discounts are available for multiple users (10 or more) for more information please contact , or telephone Sales on 01943-605976.
How it Works
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What
This is an online course, all the training will be taken through your browser window. There will be no face-to-face sessions with instructors nor will you receive any training material through the post. If you wish you may print out any page of the training material, and may also print the notes you took during the training.
You can also revisit the training material at any time, even after you have completed the course.
How
The material for this course has been broken down into several smaller lessons, each lesson dealing with a specific area of the overall subject.
The lesson consist of a series of pages in which an instructor will talk you through the lesson material at a pace that suits you. Pages may also include supporting pictures, graphs, animation or extra sounds to help with the learning where appropriate. Some lessons will include challenges/quizzes to help you keep in touch and interested in the material.
Lessons can be taken in any order and each lesson may be PAUSED and RESUMED at any stage. When all lessons in the course have been completed our system will realise and automatically record that you have successfully completed the course
When
This course is delivered fully online allowing you to learn at your own pace, however an average duration would be 3-4 hours.
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