Knowledge
of medical device design, from conception to implementation, will be taught. Engineering
skills and competences needed to design a medical device or equipment and
launch a medical engineering industry will be taught. Consideration for the
effective operational environment and other factors, properties of material to
be selected, other engineering and medical requirements expected of the
materials to be considered in designing a medical device will be discussed. Engineering
design as applicable to each sub-specialization of Medical Engineering field
will be highlighted. The standards, quality and safety expected of a medical
device, based on ethics and regulations, and clinical trials will be taught.
