Module 7: Ergonomics of medical devices

Time requirement: approx. 90 minutes
Last update 2019

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The students …

• are able to explain the concepts of fitness for purpose, usability and functionality of medical devices
• are familiar with the statutory requirements for the ergonomic design of medical devices
• can name important standards governing the ergonomic design of medical devices
• are familiar with the impact of the ergonomic design of medical devices upon patient safety
• understand the importance of usability engineering for the development and design of medical devices and of the work systems in which these devices are used
• are able to state the suitability of different usability methods for evaluating the ergonomics of medical devices
• are able to design a usability test