Essentials of Software as a Medical Device & Clinical Decision Support Systems

Covers the regulatory aspects related to SaMD and CDSS when conducting clinical investigations and other considerations.

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About this Course

This course helps navigate the regulatory aspects related to SaMD and CDSS when conducting clinical evaluations or investigations. It also addresses special considerations for SaMD and CDSS, such as AI/ML-enabled medical devices, combination medical devices, and the regulatory obligations investigators have when developing their own CDSS and SaMD. In addition, the course discusses considerations for the design, development, and deployment of SaMD and CDSS, so developers, clinician-researchers, and sponsor-investigators can prevent wasted time, money, and resources and ensure safe and effective SaMD and CDSS.

Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Compliance Professionals, Investigators, IRB Administrators, IRB Members, Research Personnel, Software Designers, Software Developers

Organizational Subscription Price: $675 per year/per site for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: $99 per person

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Course Content

Introduction to SaMD and CDSS

Describes key definitions associated ​with SaMD and CDSS, when a software platform ​is SaMD or when it is considered CDSS, and the regulatory framework ​for research with SaMD and CDSS.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21583 (English)
Author(s): Tamiko Eto, MS, CIP - Mayo Clinic; Jonathan Green, MD, MBA - National Institutes of Health

Special Considerations for SaMD and CDSS

Explains how identifiable and deidentified data in ​non-interventional investigational device studies ​are processed and how the design of software functions can ​impact investigational device determinations. It also describes combination device, device import, and ​device sharing considerations as well as sponsor-investigator requirements ​and responsibilities.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21584 (English)
Author(s): Tamiko Eto, MS, CIP - Mayo Clinic; Jonathan Green, MD, MBA - National Institutes of Health

Special Considerations for AI/ML-Enabled Medical Devices

Describes when AI/ML-enabled medical devices ​are considered SaMD, the regulation of AI/ML-enabled medical devices, the application of Good Machine ​Learning Practices (GMLPs), and the potential research related ​harms associated with AI/ML.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21585 (English)
Author(s): Sunny Chung, MD, MHS - Yale School of Medicine; Dennis L. Shung, MD, MHS, PhD - Yale School of Medicine

Design, Development, Implementation, and Deployment of SaMD and CDSS

Discusses the phases of SaMD and CDSS development; how to assess the readiness level in ​SaMD and CDSS; and how to prepare for continued monitoring, reporting, and modifications to approved/cleared SaMD and CDSS.​ It also examines other key regulations, standards, best practices, and tools for SaMD and CDSS design, development, implementation, and deployment.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21586 (English)
Author(s): Sunny Chung, MD, MHS - Yale School of Medicine; Dennis L. Shung, MD, MHS, PhD - Yale School of Medicine


FAQs

Who should take the Essentials of SaMD and CDSS course?

The target audience primarily includes investigators, research personnel, software developers, and software designers. It may also be of interest to Institutional Review Board members/administrators and students.

How long does it take to complete the Essentials of SaMD and CDSS course?

The Essentials of SaMD and CDSS course takes about one and a half hours to complete.

What are the standard recommendations for learner groups?

This course is designed such that learners should complete all four required modules in sequence.

Is this course eligible for continuing medical education credits?

This course does not currently have CE/CME credits available.


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