Problem Solving
Course Overview
This course looks at a variety of tools to help individuals and teams solve both simple and highly complex problems. Some of the tools are used in healthcare, while others are new to the field. Every problem is different and may require one or a mixture of tools to solve.
The aim of the module is to increase understanding of problem statements, problem solving and to gain an appreciation of error proofing.
Having completed this module, the learner will:
- Know how to create a problem statement
- Be able to use different problem solving techniques
- Understand root cause analysis
- Understand error proofing theory
- Understand Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Course Details
Lesson Plan
- Brief introduction to Lean principles
- Problem statements - overviews of the problem
- 5 Whys - a questioning technique aimed at determining what was wrong
- Brainstorming - generating a large number of ideas for the solutions to a problem
- Fishbone diagrams - cause and effect diagrams
- Root cause analysis - identify the main cause of a problem
- Error proofing - identifying and rectifying problems or errors
- Failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) and summary
Target Audience
Although this module uses examples and scenarios from a Health and Social Care setting, it is equally useful to anyone outside of this sector wishing to have a better understanding of problem statements and problem solving, and gain an appreciation of error proofing.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 course 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 course.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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