This 30 credit module, Innovative Technology in Healthcare, will provide the platform to introduce you to the healthcare landscape and care pathways underpinned by the regulatory bodies and frameworks. 

This module will enable you to have detailed knowledge of the healthcare landscape, regulatory frameworks and how new innovative technology has to be designed in a manner that considers human factors (engineering and psychological).

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• evaluate how the regulatory frameworks govern the healthcare landscape and apply these regulations to the development of new technologies. 
• communicate healthcare innovation through the development and delivery of a media clip.
• articulate key scientific concepts in a concise format.

Careers / Further study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).

This level 7 module contributes towards the MSc Health Technology.

For further information

Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158

Content

The module syllabus will typically include:

• the healthcare landscape and care pathways
• the role of multinationals and SMEs in healthcare innovation
• innovative technologies for healthcare
• design, prototyping and adoption
• communicating technology
• robotics in healthcare.

Learning and Teaching

This level 7 (Masters level) module will be delivered in integrated topic sections, where each section will provide the core knowledge that describes current regulatory frameworks.

The lectures will be followed by a series of tutorials that support collaborative, interactive discussion, which will help inform and prepare for assessment.

Assessment

Assessment for this module comprises:

• a written assignment (1,500 words) where you will complete an application form for funding the development of an in vitro-diagnostic device which will assess core knowledge of design requirements and commercialisation of innovation including the understanding of regulatory frameworks that govern existing technologies related to the healthcare landscape.
• A presentation (10 minutes) to test your understanding of how regulatory frameworks are important to the design, development and adoption of new technology. Here, using a media clip assessment (10 minutes), you will need to communicate how a product operates and articulate the regulatory frameworks required to design such a product. 

You will be supported through formative feedback during tutorial classes, where you will benefit from peer-to-peer learning. Assessment support tutorials will also be provided specific to each assessment.