Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Acceptance and Change Management
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Acceptance and Change Management. 8 modules covering IEC 62366-1 (usability of medical devices), Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (medical devices) and NVivo. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the models of healthcare technology adoption and their barriers.
Identify and prioritise the stakeholders of a clinical implementation.
Analyse clinical workflows to detect the impact of a new technology.
Apply usability engineering and human factors methods in clinical environments.
Design change management strategies adapted to healthcare professionals.
Evaluate implementation outcomes using clinical and organisational indicators.
Integrate regulatory and governance requirements into the implementation plan.
Who it's for
- Healthcare technology implementation manager who wants to specialise in Clinical Acceptance and Change Management.
- Human factors specialist who wants to specialise in Clinical Acceptance and Change Management.
- Digital health transformation consultant who wants to specialise in Clinical Acceptance and Change Management.
- Hospital innovation manager who wants to specialise in Clinical Acceptance and Change Management.
- Health technology assessment analyst who wants to specialise in Clinical Acceptance and Change Management.
- Clinical engineer who wants to specialise in Clinical Acceptance and Change Management.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter hospitals.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62366-1 (usability of medical devices)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (medical devices)
- ISO 14971 (risk management of medical devices)
- ISO 9241-210 (human-centred design)
- ISO 13485 (quality management systems)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/2282 (health technology assessment)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Acceptance theories: TAM and UTAUT1.2Rogers' diffusion of innovations1.3NASSS framework of non-adoption and abandonment1.4Clinical, organisational and technical barriers1.5Professional culture and resistance to change1.6Clinical evidence as a driver of adoption1.7Failed implementation experiences1.8Success factors in hospitals1.9Measuring adoption1.10Case study: NASSS analysis of a telemonitoring platform
2.1Map of actors: clinicians, managers, patients and IT2.2Power-interest matrix2.3Clinical leaders and champions2.4Nursing versus medical needs2.5Role of IT departments2.6Patient associations2.7Suppliers and insurers2.8Conflicts of interest2.9Interviews and focus groups2.10Workshop: stakeholder map of a wearables project
3.1Observation of clinical processes3.2Process mapping with BPMN3.3Identification of workloads3.4Integration with the electronic health record3.5Alert and alarm fatigue3.6Task time and time studies3.7Redesigning the workflow with the new technology3.8Simulation of clinical scenarios3.9Process indicators3.10Practice: BPMN redesign of an alarm circuit
4.1IEC 62366-1 in medical devices4.2Task analysis and use errors4.3Formative and summative evaluation4.4Testing with clinical users4.5SUS and NASA-TLX scales4.6Alert and visualisation design4.7Training and learning curve4.8Usability for older patients4.9Usability engineering report4.10Laboratory: usability test with clinical scenarios
5.1Kotter's model in healthcare organisations5.2ADKAR model5.3Communication plan5.4Role-based training5.5Pilots and progressive scaling5.6Managing resistance5.7Incentives and recognition5.8Post-implementation support5.9Sustainability of change5.10Practice: ADKAR plan for an intermediate care unit
6.1Design of implementation studies6.2RE-AIM framework6.3Clinical outcome indicators6.4Patient experience and PROMs6.5Economic evaluation and cost-effectiveness6.6Health technology assessment6.7NICE Evidence Standards Framework for digital technologies6.8Publication of results6.9Iterative improvement based on data6.10Case study: RE-AIM evaluation of a telemonitoring programme
7.1Hospital innovation committees7.2Public procurement of innovation7.3MDR requirements for implementation7.4Data protection and the DPO7.5Clinical and technological liability7.6Supplier agreements and SLAs7.7Hospital cybersecurity7.8Clinical ethics and consent7.9Financial sustainability7.10Case study: dossier for an innovation committee
8.1Definition of the technology and context8.2Stakeholder analysis8.3Clinical workflow analysis8.4Usability plan8.5Change management plan8.6Evaluation design8.7Governance and risks8.8Scaling plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is NVivo, Microsoft Project, Bizagi Modeler, Qualtrics, Miro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assays are studied using real procedures from usability studies in simulated clinical environments, hospital implementation pilots and clinical workflow mapping. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the models of healthcare technology adoption and their barriers.
Identify and prioritise the stakeholders of a clinical implementation.
Analyse clinical workflows to detect the impact of a new technology.
Apply usability engineering and human factors methods in clinical environments.
Design change management strategies adapted to healthcare professionals.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with NVivo, Microsoft Project, Bizagi Modeler, Qualtrics, Miro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM Institute's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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