ECE4087 · Medical technology innovation

Overview

This unit provides an introduction to the process of design and innovation with particular reference to medical technology. The design, development and manufacture of medical technology are covered, taking into consideration safety and effectiveness issues, regulatory and legal issues, the patient equipment interface and the hospital or medical environment in which the equipment is to be used. This will be achieved through case studies and development of a business plan.

Areas of study: E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Biomedical engineering Minor: Medical technology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 70% Final assessment: 30% This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Analyse the regulatory frameworks, human ethics and sustainable practices that guide the production of medical devices to justify different paths to market approval.
2. Review and evaluate conceptual designs of new medical technology devices to identify gaps and opportunities to make an impact in the health industry.
3. Respond to feedback from patient and health professional stakeholders through the proposal of new hypothetical but feasible medical technology devices after reflection and synthesis of collected knowledge.
4. Research and synthesise knowledge gathered from Australian and international medtech business cases to develop a business plan taking into consideration manufacturing, technical and financial feasibility.
5. Justify through presentations the outcomes of patient and health professional consultation and the resultant medical device business plan to a wide audience.
6. Function as an effective team member by participating in all group activities and conducting regular self- and peer-assessment of individual and team performance.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.