Healthcare

Medical Technology Operations, 40 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme Medical Technician at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: MEDD24LIN.

The course covers the regulations for medical devices and how authorities and organisations work in the field. It includes risk analysis, accidents and liability, as well as the manufacture, trade and use of medical devices, including in vitro diagnostics under EU regulations. You learn about medical technology operations in healthcare, including MTA organisation and public procurement, and how regulations and quality systems fit together. Study visits, lab work and practical exercises are included.

Duration: 8 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Advanced
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Corresponds to approx. 8 weeks of full-time study

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About the course.

The course covers the regulations for medical devices and how authorities and organisations work in the field. It includes risk analysis, accidents and liability, as well as the manufacture, trade and use of medical devices, including in vitro diagnostics under EU regulations. The course also covers medical technology operations in healthcare, including MTA organisation and public procurement. The student develops the knowledge to work according to laws and regulations in public healthcare and the medical technology industry, and to understand the link between regulations and quality systems. The course gives the ability to identify, evaluate and manage risks, as well as basic knowledge of technical maintenance according to applicable standards. Study visits, lab work and practical exercises are included.

The course covers the regulations for medical devices and how authorities and organisations work in the field. It includes risk analysis, accidents and liability, as well as the manufacture, trade and use of medical devices, including in vitro diagnostics under EU regulations. The course also covers medical technology operations in healthcare, including MTA organisation and public procurement. The student develops the knowledge to work according to laws and regulations in public healthcare and the medical technology industry, and to understand the link between regulations and quality systems. The course gives the ability to identify, evaluate and manage risks, as well as basic knowledge of technical maintenance according to applicable standards. Study visits, lab work and practical exercises are included.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You understand the regulations for medical devices and the role of authorities
  • You can carry out risk analyses and understand liability issues in accidents
  • You know about the manufacture, trade and use of medical devices
  • You understand EU regulations on in vitro diagnostics
  • You know about MTA organisation and public procurement in healthcare
  • You can identify, evaluate and manage risks and carry out basic technical maintenance
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Regulations and authorities

    How authorities and organisations work with medical devices.

  2. Risk analysis and liability

    Risk analysis, accidents and liability issues.

  3. Manufacture, trade and use

    Rules for medical devices, including in vitro diagnostics.

  4. MTA organisation and procurement

    Medical technology operations in healthcare and public procurement.

  5. Quality systems

    The link between regulations and quality systems.

  6. Study visits and lab work

    Practical exercises and study visits in medical technology operations.

Target audience

Who is this for?

Students in TUC's YH programme for medical technicians who want to specialise in medical technology operations and regulations.

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