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New Product Development of Medical Devices* (42 HOURS)

*This is a non-WSQ module.

introduction

With advances in technology and a growing demand for cutting-edge healthcare solutions, the development of medical devices has become an increasingly crucial field. This training course will equip participants with the skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact in the field of new product development for medical devices. SIMTech’s expert instructors, all accomplished professionals in the medical technology sector, will guide the participants through the product development journey - from ideation and concept validation to design, prototyping, and regulatory compliance.

Throughout this training, participants will delve into the key principles and best practices involved in the product development lifecycle, from ideation to commercialization. They will explore the regulatory landscape, quality assurance processes, market analysis, prototyping techniques, and much more. By the end of this course, participants will possess the expertise needed to navigate the complex challenges of developing safe, effective, and compliant medical devices.

Through SIMTech’s innovative Learn-Practise-Implement™ (LPI™) plus mentorship training, participants will develop confidence in new product development, especially for medical products such as molecular diagnostic device.

About the Programme

Led by industry experts with extensive experience in medical device development, this course offers a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the field. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, participants will gain a deep understanding of the essential concepts and strategies required to drive successful medical device innovation.

The participants will learn about fundamental design principles as well as engineering concepts that are applied to the medical device innovation, including:

New product identification, medical product life cycle and sustainability
Medical product regulation and quality management system
Concept modeling using 3D CAD
3D printing by Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)

Who Should Attend

This course module is designed for and targeted at engineers or PMETs (professionals, managers, executives and technicians ) who have a degree or background knowledge of mechanical or product design and interested in the knowledge and skills pertaining to new product development. SIMTech also welcome participants who are seeking for skills improvement and knowledge enhancement in medical product development to participate in this course.

Course outline

The course is delivered through a combination of lectures and hands-on practical sessions to better equip participants with knowledge and skills in new product development for medical devices. Case studies of commercial devices and project work form an integral element of the course structure in training the participants to make informed decisions when embarking in their new medical product development.

LEARN

Medical product life cycle and sustainability
Medical product regulation and ISO 13485 quality management system
Case studies of commercial devices

PRACTISE

Concept modeling using 3D CAD
3D Printing by Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Electronics prototyping with Arduino microcontroller board
Biological lab techniques, including PCR sample preparation and data analysis

IMPLEMENT

New product identification
Concept realization and prototyping
ISO 13485 quality management system

UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE

Participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Attendance (COA) by SIMTech and/or ARTC if they meet the following criteria:

Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
Take all assessments; and
Pass the course.

Note: Trainees will have to bear the full courses fee upon failure to meet either one of the criteria.

Pre-Requisites

Applicants should possess a degree in any discipline or a diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related working experience.
Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications are still welcome to apply, but shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview for special approval.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Full Course Fee

The full course fee for this module is $4,000 before funding and prevailing GST.

Nett Course Fee

International Participants	Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above (MCES) ²	SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) (ETSS) ¹
$4,320	$1,296	$496	$496

All fees are inclusive of GST 8%.

Please note that fees and funding amount are subject to change.

Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders

The LTVP+ scheme applies to lawful foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens with (i) at least one Singapore Citizen child or are expecting one from the marriage, or at least three years of marriage, and (ii) where the Singapore Citizen sponsor is able to support the family.

All LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ printed on the back of the card.

¹ Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme (ETSS), subject to eligibility criteria shown below.

SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

Registered or incorporated in Singapore
Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million

SME-sponsored Trainees:

Must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
Courses have to be fully paid for by the employer.
Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman.

Further Info: This scheme is intended for all organisations, including non-business entities not registered with ACRA e.g. VWOs, societies, etc. Only ministries, statutory boards, and other government agencies are NOT eligible under Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Scheme. Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible.

² Under the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) for employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above.

Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).

For more information on the SkillsFuture funding schemes you are eligible for, please visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg

How course fees are calculated

TYPE	CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS
	International Participants	Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above	SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders)
	FUNDING SOURCE
	Not applicable for SkillsFuture Funding	SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)	SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ²	SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹
Full Course Fee	$4,000	$4,000	$4,000	$4,000
SkillsFuture Funding	Not Applicable	($2,800)	($3,600)	($3,600)
Nett Course Fee	$4,000	$1,200	$400	$400
8% GST	$320	$96*	$96*	$96*
Total Nett Course Fee Payable to Training Provider	$4,320	$1,296	$496	$496

* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

Contact Us

For technical enquiries, please contact:

Ms Jasmine ZENG,
Email: jmzeng@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

For general enquiries, please contact:

Ms Joyce LING,
Email: linglp@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

Registration

Please register for this course through our Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
For the first question, please select Qn1: Modular Programmes
Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
Once the next intake is confirmed to commence, SIMTech will contact the applicants to share the class information.

Collateral

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Schedule

Module	Skills Course Reference Number	Training Period (Click on dates to view schedules)	Registration Status
New Product Development of Medical Devices (42 hours)	TGS-2022011706	9 Jul 2024 - 27 Aug 2024	SIGN UP Now

Note: SIMTech and ARTC reserve the right to change the class/schedule/course fee or any details about the course without prior notice to the participants.

Announcement:

From 1 Oct 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)'s funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. More information may be viewed here.
There is an increase of our nett course fees due to GST 9% for all intakes commencing in Year 2024. We will progressively update our collaterals to reflect the new fees by end December 2023.

Sessions

: Full day