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TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices (Coursera)

Offered by University of Florida,
TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices (Coursera)

This course seeks to create an informed public, aware of the technical, medical, legal, and ethical issues associated with implantable medical devices. The course features conversations with experts from a variety of relevant fields to discuss the present and future technological, ethical, legal, and social challenges associated with implantable medical devices.

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DISCLAIMER: This course is intended for educational purposes only. None of the information provided in this course constitutes medical or legal advice. If you have medical or legal questions, contact your physician or attorney.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Introduction and Medical Issues
This module introduces you to the technical, medical, legal, and ethical issues associated with the hacking of medical devices.

WEEK 2
Technical Issues Part 1

WEEK 3
Technical Issues Part 2

WEEK 4
Legal Issues

WEEK 5
Ethical and Policy Issues
Ethical and social issues, what does this mean for the future?

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