Training activity information
Details
Generate a prototype or simulation of a solution to address a service need
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- CAD/electronic simulation
- Process for development
- Medical device regulation
- Standards and guidance
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What specific aspect of the service need will your prototype or simulation address?
- What level of fidelity is expected for the prototype or simulation?
- What are the key functional requirements of the solution?
- What tools or software will you use to create the prototype or simulation?
- Do you have the necessary skills to use these tools, or do you need to seek guidance?
- What insights do you hope to gain about the process of translating requirements into a tangible representation?
- What do you already know about prototyping or simulation methodologies?
- Will you sketch out initial designs or models?
- Will you gather any necessary data or resources for the simulation?
- Have you discussed the scope and objectives of the prototype or simulation with your training officer?
In action
- While generating the prototype or simulation, what key functionalities or features are you focusing on implementing first and why?
- What design choices are you making as you develop the prototype or simulation?
- Are these based on conscious decisions or more intuitive design principles?
- What challenges are you encountering in the development process?
- How are you adapting your approach to find solutions?
On action
- Summarise the prototype or simulation you generated and its key features.
- What did you learn about the process of generating a prototype or simulation?
- What tools or techniques did you use?
- How did you translate the service requirements into a tangible representation?
- Were there any unexpected challenges or insights during the development process?
- How does the ability to create prototypes or simulations contribute to the development of healthcare technology innovations?
- What aspects of your prototyping or simulation skills could be enhanced?
- How will you approach future prototyping or simulation projects?
- What are your next steps in learning more about prototyping and simulation tools?
- What resources (e.g., software tutorials, online courses) would be helpful?
Beyond action
- Have you generated other prototypes or simulations since this DTA?
- Have you compared the design and development process of this prototype/simulation with others you have created or encountered?
- Have you considered if the prototype/simulation effectively addressed the identified service need in retrospect?
- How has this experience influenced your understanding of the prototyping and simulation process?
- Have you applied the skills of generating prototypes/simulations in other projects or activities?
- Has your understanding of how prototypes and simulations can aid in the development of solutions changed?
- What skills related to design, technical development, and problem-solving did you develop?
- How has this experience informed your approach to creating and utilising prototypes/simulations in healthcare innovation?
- What actions will you take to further develop your skills in generating prototypes and simulations?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Develop specifications and designs for solutions to address service needs. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Produce Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings and simulations. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Produce basic hardware and software for mechanical and electrical systems. |