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Research, Development and Innovation of Medical Devices 1 (5 cr)

Code: IT00FD41-3001

General information


Enrollment

01.06.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

21.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

School of ICT

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Master's Degree Programme in Information Technology

Teachers

  • Päivi Haho
  • Sakari Lukkarinen

Groups

  • T1623S6-M
    Information Technology (MEng): Medical Technology

Objective

After completing the course, the student is familiar with the innovation processes of medical devices, knows how to find, evaluate and justify new genuine needs for medical devices, knows how to take into account the special features related to the clinical application environment, knows how to use learned information and methods appropriately, and fluently manages on-time communication.

Content

• Medical device research, development and innovation (RDI)
• RDI methods and their application in the development of medical devices and software
• Clinical environments, users, processes and care practices
• Implementation of needs assessment for an innovation

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student recognizes special features related to the development of medical devices and the clinical application environment. The student is familiar with RDI methods for mapping the needs of a new medical device. The student knows how to communicate and report the results.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands special features related to the development of medical devices and the clinical application environment. The student knows and knows how to use RDI methods for the needs mapping of a new medical device. The student knows how to communicate and report the results clearly within the given schedule.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters special features related to the development of medical devices and the clinical application environment. The student knows and knows how to, appropriately use RDI methods for the needs mapping of a new medical device. The student knows how to communicate and report the results convincingly within the given schedule.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student recognizes special features related to the development of medical devices and the clinical application environment. The student is familiar with RDI methods for mapping the needs of a new medical device. The student knows how to communicate and report the results.