Clinical and Regulatory Issues in Medical Device Design

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Students develop clinical literacy in areas including medical terminology, working with medical professionals, professional conduct in the clinical environment, operating room workflow and the technical needs of surgeons, nurses, and other stakeholders. They observe procedures in the clinical environment and learn to identify problems, unmet needs and opportunities for new product development. Students participate in field trips to obtain hands-on experience with various medical devices. Lecture topics include clinical perspectives and current needs and regulatory issues associated with the medical device design. A project proposal for a new medical device or technology is required at the end of the course.