Safety of Use and Usability EngineeringLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: TX00EY17

General information

Credits: 5 cr

Objective

After completing the course, the student understands the importance of the safety of the use of medical devices, and can utilize the standards and guidelines for the assessment and development of the safety of use. Student is able to apply knowledge and skills in the planning, implementation and reporting of the safety of use of chosen medical device.

Content

Medical device users, operating environments, and operating situations
Basic concepts related to the safety of use, standards and guidelines
Formative and summative evaluation
Usability testing design, piloting, implementation and reporting
Professional ethics of an engineer

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student has achieved the course objectives. Student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. Student is able to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student understands the importance of expertise in the field of information and communication technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. Student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze expertise in the information and communication technology sector and the development of his/her own expertise.