The Brilliant Basics: Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) Teaching Packs will provide a clear, accessible starting point for anyone looking to build confidence and competence in foundational HFE concepts. Developed by leading experts across healthcare, education, and safety science, these Open Access resources introduce the essential principles, methods, and language of HFE—helping to replace common misunderstandings with accurate, practical knowledge. Each pack will include a facilitator’s guide, ready‑to‑use lesson plans, and interactive learning materials designed to support educators, trainers, and practitioners in embedding HFE into everyday teaching, quality improvement, and patient safety activities. Whether you are new to HFE or enhancing existing programmes, these resources will offer a flexible, evidence‑informed way to strengthen systems thinking, support workforce wellbeing, and improve the safety and performance of healthcare environments.
The packs will be released in two Phases.
Phase One which will include the following titles:
Introduction to HFE
The Systems Approach
Designing for People
Exploring Human Work
Designing Work Procedures
Safety Culture.
Watch this page for the release of these Teaching Packs in 2026.
