SAFETY FOR ELECTRICAL MEDICAL DEVICES AND IEC 60601-1

BLENDED COURSE: ONLINE COURSE + LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SESSIONS

During this innovative course, you will build an awareness of effective management of safety throughout the product lifecycle.

Develop and maintain electrical medical devices according to the IEC 60601-1 standard with more confidence after this blended course. You will gain an understanding for basic safety, and how to avoid the most common pitfalls. Learn the theory first during the online course, and then apply that theory during the two live virtual classroom sessions.

ONLINE COURSE

Course length approx.
17-22 hours
Next classroom sessions 23-24 Apr 2024
1PM-4:30PM CET
Course fee
(per person)
€ 1099
Cancellation policy

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Average completion time
The average course completion time varies based on prior knowledge and individual course goals. It includes video viewing, quizzes, and final exam.
Total video duration
This is the total recorded video duration for the whole course (excludes quizzes and exam). Participants often rewatch videos for better comprehension.
Number of quizzes
This is the total number of quiz questions in the course. They are spread throughout the course, typically at the end of each lesson. They can, for example, be multiple choices, true/false, or short written answers.
Course access
Lifetime access to the online course is granted upon completion of the course and final exam within six months from enrollment. Access continues as long as the course remains available on the website without significant changes.
Final exam
The final exam consists of 30-45 randomly selected quiz questions, taken once under timed conditions, for verification of training and course certificate issuance. No pass/fail, but the score is recorded in training record.
Course certificate
Upon completion of the final exam, two course certificates are issued: 1) A social media-friendly certificate that can be easily shared on LinkedIn. 2) A PDF course certificate, including the final exam score, suitable for your training records. When attending the blended course, a course certificate covering both the online course and the classroom session is also issued.
Ask the instructor
Enrolled learners can utilize the comment fields in each lesson to ask questions, which are answered by the course creator. Please note that the course creator provides responses to questions of a generic nature and they do not substitute regular consulting assignments.
Printed course companion
The personal printed course companion serves as a comprehensive summary of the online course, condensing the key concepts into concise bullet points accompanied by relevant images and helpful flowcharts.
Classroom sessions (2 * 3.5 h)
The classroom sessions, held over two half-days (3.5 hours each), provide a highly interactive environment for applying the theory learned during the online course. Guided by an expert instructor, there are real-life case scenarios to work through and plenty of time for discussions and questions. It's an opportunity to further enhance understanding and practical skills in a collaborative setting.
Templates
Our exclusive collection of time-saving templates are designed to enhance the online course experience. These templates provide practical knowledge and assist in implementing corresponding requirements to improve operations.
€ 449
10-15 hours
4.5 hours
42
6 months access
€ 549
10-15 hours
4.5 hours
42
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€ 1099
17-22 hours
4.5 hours
42
Lifetime
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ONLINE

€ 449​

Checkmark MDHQ  Average completion time​  10-15 hours

Checkmark MDHQ  Total video duration​ 4.5 hours

Checkmark MDHQ  Number of quizzes​ 42

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ONLINE LIFETIME

€ 549

Checkmark MDHQ  Average completion time​  10-15 hours

Checkmark MDHQ  Total video duration​ 4.5 hours

Checkmark MDHQ  Number of quizzes​ 42

Checkmark MDHQ  Final exam​

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BLENDED

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€ 1099 ​

Checkmark MDHQ  Average completion time​  17-22 hours

Checkmark MDHQ  Total video duration​ 4.5 hours

Checkmark MDHQ  Number of quizzes​ 42

Checkmark MDHQ  Final exam​

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Course description

This course consists of two parts:

1. The Introduction to Safety for Medical Devices and IEC 60601-1 online course
2. Two half-day live virtual classroom sessions held by the course creator

First, you complete the popular introductory safety for medical devices online course. It covers topics such as proactive safety by design, identifying and managing requirements, internal verification, third party test and certification and product maintenance.

You can start the online course immediately and you must successfully complete the final exam prior to the classroom sessions. If you have already completed the online course, you can register for the classroom sessions only.

The unique, highly interactive live virtual classroom sessions are facilitated by Claus Rømer Andersen, who is an expert in this field. During the sessions, you get to apply the theory you have learnt via case studies, workshops, and discussions. There is plenty of time for Q&As, and with a maximum of 8 people per classroom session, all participants have the opportunity to learn first-hand from an industry expert.

A printed course companion is included, as well as time-saving templates on how to implement design control effectively and efficiently.

We recommend this course to those who are working with development or maintenance of an electrical medical device, such as R&D engineers, product specialists, risk management specialists, regulatory specialists and the Quality Assurance department.

Want to know more about our blended courses? Watch the video below.

Our blended learning courses combine the best of both worlds: online training and two half-day live virtual classroom sessions afterwards.

The online training allows for the flexibility in the way you learn, so that you can learn in a way which suits you best. You can access it whenever and wherever you want, and you can stop, start, and repeat the lessons and quizzes as often as you would like. To help maximise your learning, you can check your knowledge and understanding every step of the way by taking the assessment test beforehand, as well as the checkpoint quizzes that are found throughout the course. Ultimately, you will take a final exam at the end of the course.

The classroom sessions are highly interactive and focuses on applying the theory you have learnt during the online course with the guidance of the expert instructor. There are real-life case scenarios to work through and plenty of time for discussions and questions.

Benefits for you

Checkmark MDHQ Learn how to develop a safe electrical medical device that meets type approval requirements

The goal is that upon completion of this course, you should be able to understand how to navigate and manage the many requirements of the IEC 60601 series of standards. You should be able to integrate these requirements with the risk management process throughout the design control process.

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Gain exclusive up to the minute information by learning from authors of the standards.

Our courses are developed by members of the standardization committees involved at both national and international levels, ensuring you receive first-hand knowledge and insights. 

 

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Our instructors are passionate about what they do, bringing their expertise and love for the subject into the learning experience.

Participate in active learning by asking questions directly to the instructor, taking part in group workshops and discussions. This allows you to seek clarification, share insights, apply and transfer knowledge.

 

Course structure

Blended learning journey v3

Online course

The online course comprises a mixture of pre-recorded videos, quizzes, and a final exam. It is self-paced and flexible in that you can start, stop, and repeat as much as you like. You will have lifetime access to the course (conditions apply)

The Introduction to Safety for Electrical Medical Devices and IEC 60601-1 online course consists of 14 lessons which are outlined below.

  • Welcome
  • What you need to know
  • Set you course completion date
  • Pre-course asssessment quiz
  • Why consider general safety – and what is it?
  • Which types of medical devices are in scope of IEC 60601
  • When to address IEC 60601 in the design process
  • The changing world of regulatory requirements and standards
  • Introduction to the 60601 series of standards
  • The general standard
  • Relationship with ISO 14971 on risk management
  • Basic safety and essential performance
  • How to determine which parts are applied parts
  • Identifying patient connections
  • How to categorise applies parts
  • Explanation of means of protection (MOP)
  • Where most manufacturers go wrong
  • How to integrate with the risk management process – Part 1
  • How to integrate with the risk management process – Part 2
  • How to manage requirements
  • Effective identification of applicable risks and requirements
  • Iterative concept development, coupled with safety by design
  • Define your documentation architecture – Risk management file records related to safety
  • Hazards, risks, test method, test level acceptance criteria
  • Systematic review and translation of the standards
  • Development of the insulation diagram
  • Identifying and managing critical components
  • Classifications according to the standard
  • Identifying insulation requirements – Part 1
  • Identifying insulation requirements – Part 2
  • Defining test plans and protocols
  • The objective: Safe in NC and SFC
  • Critical components vs redundant design
  • Power supplies and batteries
  • Enclosure material and design (fire encl., IP)
  • Indicator lights
  • General requirements related to safety
  • General requirements related to electromagnetic compatibility
  • General requirements related to usability engineering
  • Lifecycle managment of software
  • Minimum requirements for inhouse testing
  • Documentation: records, test plans and test reports
  • Confidence in results and conclusions
  • On third party testing, accreditation and ‘CB Scheme’
  • Selection of laboratory
  • Request for quote
  • Preparing the documentation
  • Pre-testing
  • Preparing for test
  • Managing the test process
  • Evaluating the test results, reports and certificates
  • Change control
  • Reasons for change
  • Impact assessment and gap analysis
  • Retesting
  • Summary and conclusion
  • Course evaluation
  • Learn more in a live virtual class
  • The live virtual class product
  • Get your questions answered on the live virtual class

Classroom session(s)

You will attend these two half-day live virtual instructor-led classroom sessions via Zoom. The focus is on practicing the new skills, knowledge, and understanding learnt during the online course, in a relaxed environment, with the guidance of an expert instructor. There are real-life case scenarios to work through, and plenty of time for discussions and questions.

The live virtual classes will cover all aspects of the IEC 60601 series of standards, how to identify and manage product specific requirements and how this process is integrated with the design control and risk management processes.

The maximum number of people in a classroom session is 8.

Included is a printed course companion and the following time-saving templates:

  • IEC 60601-1 ed. checklist
  • Insulation diagram
  • List of critical components
  • Test protocol
  • Test plan
  • Essential performance specification

Frequently asked questions

The blended course consists of two parts: the online course, and two half-day live virtual classroom sessions.

The online course is made up of carefully scripted pre-recorded videos in order to maximise your learning. The live virtual classroom sessions are virtual face-to-face sessions where you will be interacting with the instructor and the other course participants via Zoom. You are required to be visible on video when taking the classroom sessions.

The time spent on the course varies greatly. If you are a beginner or have very high ambitions, you will typically spend more time on it. If you are already experienced in the field, you will probably finish it more quickly. The online course takes 10-15 hours to finish on average.

You do not have to watch the whole course at once. In fact, you can pause, resume, and replay as often as you like. 

The two half-day live virtual classroom sessions take approximately 7 hours in total.

You will be receiving a course certificate after completing the final exam. The course certificate is available when you log in to your account. Go to “My Courses”, and scroll down. You will find it under “Your Course Certificates”.

After successfully completing the classroom session, you will receive a course certificate covering both the online course and the classroom session by email.

If you wish to buy 3 or more seats, we invite you to reach out using the contact form to discuss discount options. Please note, if there are more than 5 people from your organisation wising to take the course, consider arranging an in-house course. The price will be lower, and the course can be customised to your needs.

If you complete the final exam within 6 months of enrolment, you will have lifetime access to the online course (conditions apply). If you do not, your course access will expire after 6 months.

The maximum number of participants for the live virtual classroom session is 8.

There is no pass/fail score on the exam as such, but you are required to achieve 85% or more on the final exam to be allowed to attend the classroom sessions. The check-point quiz questions that are available during the online course will be a good model of what you will get on the final exam.

If you do not achieve 85%, the final exam can be reset for an administrative fee of 50 EUR, and you can take it again.

If you have already completed the online course and taken the final exam more than 3 weeks prior to the classroom sessions, and regardless of whether you have achieved >85%, we will reset the final exam for you for free.

You will need to retake the final exam by 3pm CET the day before the first classroom session. This is because we insist all participants have the information fresh in their mind in order to maximise the learning experience in the live virtual classroom sessions.

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

The instructor is an accomplished trainer, consultant, and facilitator in the medical device industry.  With a background in electrical engineering, he has worked with regulatory navigation, approval management, device testing throughout his whole career. 

He continuously participates in authoring standards such as the IEC 60601-1 and the collateral standards. This ensures he has access to leading-edge knowledge and information, which is the highest qualification available for teaching the course.

We offer a number of payment methods including credit card, GooglePay, ApplePay, PayPal, wire transfer/invoice depending on the country you are buying from. If you cannot find your country on the list at checkout or you are not given wire transfer as a payment method, you can submit your order via our invoice order form

medical device hq instructors - Claus Rømer

Claus Rømer Andersen is an accomplished trainer, consultant and facilitator in the medical device industry. With a background in electrical engineering, he has worked with regulatory navigation, approval management, device testing throughout his whole career.

He is recognized as having a pragmatic and solution oriented approach to helping development teams focus on relevant issues throughout the entire product life-cycle.

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