Module #1 Introduction to Advanced Prototyping Overview of the importance of prototyping in biomedical device development, course objectives, and expected outcomes.
Module #2 Design Thinking for Biomedical Devices Applying design thinking principles to biomedical device development, including empathizing, ideating, prototyping, and testing.
Module #3 Regulatory Considerations for Biomedical Devices Understanding FDA regulations, ISO standards, and CE mark requirements for biomedical devices, and their impact on prototyping.
Module #4 Materials Selection for Biomedical Devices Properties and applications of various materials used in biomedical devices, including metals, polymers, and ceramics.
Module #5 Rapid Prototyping Techniques Introduction to rapid prototyping methods, including 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting.
Module #6 Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Biomedical Devices Using CAD software to design and optimize biomedical devices, including parametric modeling and simulation.
Module #7 Prototyping for Mechanical Properties Designing and testing prototypes for mechanical properties, including strength, stiffness, and fatigue.
Module #8 Prototyping for Biocompatibility Designing and testing prototypes for biocompatibility, including cytotoxicity, hemolysis, and implantation studies.
Module #9 Prototyping for Electrical Properties Designing and testing prototypes for electrical properties, including circuit design, signal processing, and electromagnetic compatibility.
Module #10 Microfabrication Techniques Introduction to microfabrication methods, including cleanroom processing, photolithography, and soft lithography.
Module #11 Biomaterials for Biomedical Devices Properties and applications of biomaterials, including natural biomaterials, synthetic biomaterials, and nanomaterials.
Module #12 Prototyping for Biomedical Imaging Designing and testing prototypes for biomedical imaging, including MRI, CT, and ultrasound compatibility.
Module #13 Prototyping for Biomedical Sensors Designing and testing prototypes for biomedical sensors, including electrochemical, optical, and mechanical sensors.
Module #14 Prototyping for Biomedical Actuators Designing and testing prototypes for biomedical actuators, including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic actuators.
Module #15 Prototyping for Biomedical Robotics Designing and testing prototypes for biomedical robotics, including robotic-assisted surgery and rehabilitation.
Module #16 Virtual Prototyping and Simulation Using computational models and simulations to test and optimize biomedical device performance.
Module #17 Experimental Methods for Biomedical Device Testing Designing and conducting experiments to test and validate biomedical device performance.
Module #18 Clinical Trials and Regulatory Approval Preparing for clinical trials, regulatory approval, and post-market surveillance for biomedical devices.
Module #19 Manufacturing and Scale-up for Biomedical Devices Scaling up from prototype to production, including manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
Module #20 Sterilization and Packaging for Biomedical Devices Sterilization methods, packaging design, and labeling regulations for biomedical devices.
Module #21 Risk Management and Failure Analysis Identifying and mitigating risks, conducting failure analysis, and implementing corrective actions for biomedical devices.
Module #22 Human Factors and User Experience Designing biomedical devices for user experience, including human factors, ergonomics, and usability testing.
Module #23 Prototyping for Biomedical Entrepreneurship Applying advanced prototyping to biomedical entrepreneurship, including startup strategies and funding opportunities.
Module #24 Case Studies in Advanced Biomedical Prototyping Real-world examples of successful biomedical devices developed using advanced prototyping techniques.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Prototyping for Biomedical Devices career