Subject description
This subject will explore 1) operational principles and design challenges, 2) regulation of medical devices in Australia and overseas, and 3) the application of ethics principles in the design, manufacture and commercialisation of biomedical devices.
Adherence to these fundamental principles will lead to the successful and sustainable delivery of products … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
BMEG401 - Artificial Organs and Implants
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hours lectures and 2 hours tutorial
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Create medical device designs and specifications based on anatomical and physiological knowledge of disease processes.
2.
Apply engineering standards and regulatory requirements to the design and monitoring of implantable devices in the human body.
3.
Apply analysis, judgement and ethical decision making to complex professional situations such as conflict of interest, socio-ethical dilemmas, and business cases.
4.
Apply ethical and professional responsibilities in mitigating risk in the context of medical devices.
Assessment details
Formal Interview
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Report 1
Report 2
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
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