Health, Biomechanics, Wearables & Operational Safety
185 online programmes, designed with industry and taught by practising engineers.
Health, Biomechanics, Wearables and Operational Safety in Canada
Canada has a well-developed health technology and medical device sector, with concentrations in Ontario, Québec, Alberta and British Columbia. Research institutions and hospitals collaborate with companies on biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering and wearable sensing. Medical devices are regulated by Health Canada under the Medical Devices Regulations, and workplace safety is overseen by provincial occupational health and safety bodies. Engineers in this field contribute to device development, ergonomics and operational safety assessment.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Governance and Digital Ethics Committees
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Governance and Digital Ethics Committees. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act), Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Miro. Assigned…
Postgraduate Diploma in Algorithmic Transparency and Health Equity
Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in Algorithmic Transparency and Health Equity. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act), Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (medical devices) and Python…
Postgraduate Diploma in DCT Protocols and ePRO Data Capture
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in DCT protocols and ePRO data capture. 8 modules covering ICH E6(R3) (good clinical practice), Regulation (EU) 536/2014 (clinical trials) and Medidata…
Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics, Kits and Patient Traceability
Online 800-hour postgraduate diploma in Logistics, Kits and Patient Traceability. 8 modules covering the Guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products (2013/C 343/01), EudraLex Volume…
Postgraduate Diploma in Data Quality and Remote Verification
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Data Quality and Remote Verification. 8 modules covering ICH E6(R3) (good clinical practice), Regulation (EU) 536/2014 on clinical trials and Medidata…
Postgraduate Diploma in Wearable Devices for Clinical Research
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Wearable Devices for Clinical Research. 8 modules covering ISO 14155 (clinical investigation of medical devices), ICH E6 (good clinical practice) and…
Postgraduate Diploma in Efficiency Metrics and Regulatory Compliance
800 h online Postgraduate Diploma in Efficiency Metrics and Regulatory Compliance. 8 modules covering ISO 7101 (quality management in healthcare organisations), ISO 9001 (quality management systems)…
Postgraduate Diploma in Hypoxia, Altitude and Simulation Chambers
Online 800-hour postgraduate diploma in hypoxia, altitude and simulation chambers. 8 modules with NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities Code, chapter on hyperbaric and hypobaric chambers), ISO…
Postgraduate Diploma in Spatial Disorientation and Vestibular Factors
Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in Spatial Disorientation and Vestibular Factors. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (aircrew, including Part-MED), Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (air…
Postgraduate Diploma in Aeromedical Fitness and Operational Screening
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Aeromedical Fitness and Operational Screening. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (Part MED), Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention (ICAO)…
Postgraduate Diploma in Cabin Hazards: Ions, Noise and Vibration
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Cabin Hazards: Ions, Noise and Vibration. 8 modules covering Directive 2013/59/Euratom (cosmic radiation for crews), Directive 2003/10/EC (noise) and CARI-7 (FAA).…
Postgraduate Diploma in In-Flight Medical Emergency Protocols
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in In-Flight Medical Emergency Protocols. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 965/2012 (air operations, medical equipment on board), Regulation (EU) 1178/2011 (Part MED,…
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychophysical Fitness and Functional Testing
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Psychophysical Fitness and Functional Testing. 8 modules covering Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention, Royal Decree 39/1997 (Regulation on Prevention Services)…
Postgraduate Diploma in Substance Use and Control Programmes
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in Substance Use and Control Programmes. 8 modules with Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention, ISO 45001 (occupational health and…
Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Road Safety Interventions
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Road Safety Interventions. 8 modules covering ISO 39001 (road traffic safety management systems), Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention and…
Postgraduate Diploma in Post-Incident and Occupational Rehabilitation Protocols
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Post-Incident and Occupational Rehabilitation Protocols. 8 modules covering the Spanish Occupational Risk Prevention Law (Ley 31/1995), ISO 45001 and Kinovea. Assigned…
Postgraduate Diploma in Driver Telemetry and Risk Analytics
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Driver Telemetry and Risk Analytics. 8 modules with ISO 15638 (telematics for commercial vehicles), Regulation (EU) 165/2014 (tachographs) and Python (pandas,…