Medical Technology Management (MTE210)
This course provides an overview of laws, regulations, and norms within medical technology management.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
MTE210
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Offered by
Time table
Content
Introduction to laws, regulations and norms within medical technology management with a focus on equipment, risk analysis, patient safety, ethics, and responsibilities.
Learning outcome
- Understand roles and responsibilities within the biomedical engineering department - and how engineers tackle challenges concerning medical equipment, such as hospital duties, risk analysis, and quality assessments.
- Identify technology risks associated with medical equipment and patient-related safety such as electrical-, radiation-, mechanical safety, patient data management, and cybersecurity.
- Identify obligations and recommendations related to ethics, responsibilities, and hygiene.
- Identify regulations related to artificial intelligence (AI)-based medical devices , e.g., EU AI Act and AI law.
- Gain insights into the safety and management aspects of imaging equipment based on X-rays, radioactive radiation, and non-radiation modalities. This includes imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed |
Written exam with pen and paper.
Coursework requirements
Compulsory assignments
4 theoretical assignments must be approved within the specified deadlines to be allowed to take the final exam.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Morteza EsmaeiliCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Erik Sæland HafnorStudy Program Director:
Tormod DrengstigCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Ståle FreyerHead of Department:
Tom RyenMethod of work
4 hours lectures and 4 hours problem solving per week.
Open for
Open course for all students with an active right to study and who meet the requirements for general university admissions certification (GSK).
Course assessment
The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.