Galway has been recognised as the hub for the medical technology industry. TOPRA, the global organisation for regulatory affairs professionals, has selected the city for its first Irish-based training programme in medical technology regulatory affairs.
In collaboration with Cranfield University and with the assistance of the Irish Medicines Board and Galway-based Merrill Brink International medical translations, TOPRA is running a three day short course entitled “Principles of European Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs”.
The event will take place at the Clayton Hotel from Monday March 1 to Wednesday March 3. The course is also a module of TOPRA’s MSc in medical technology regulatory affairs.
There will also be a free networking evening at 6pm on Monday March 1 at the hotel sponsored by medical translations expert, Merrill Brink International. The event includes speakers from IMB and TOPRA and will be an opportunity for those working locally in the medical technology industry to learn more about membership of TOPRA and its future courses.
Neil Fisher, director of education and training TOPRA, says it is delighted to launch the MSc medical technology regulatory affairs in Ireland.
“As a hub for medical technology Galway was an obvious choice for us and we hope that the local industry here will support the initiative by attending the networking reception to learn more about TOPRA and by registering employees for the course.
“Through a collaboration between Cranfield Univeristy and TOPRA and with the assistance of the Irish Medicines Board and Merrill Brink International medical translations, for the first time, an MSc qualification is available to provide a systematic framework for the study of regulatory affairs in the field of medical technology.
“With this formal qualification, it is now easier to demonstrate skills to employers and peers. Employers benefit through the development of personnel to an increased level of competence and professionalism, whilst those involved in recruiting find it easier to identify proficiency using this gold standard.”
He says the MSc provides for the first time a recognised way for professionals working within healthcare regulatory affairs or related areas to formalise their skills in the field of medical devices.
“Available on a part-time basis only the MSc is designed to be flexible to fit around your current job and responsibilities. For even greater flexibility and for professionals with a specific interest individual modules can be attended as stand-alone three-day short courses.”
To register for the course contact TOPRA at [email protected] or telephone 44 (0 ) 20 7510 2560. To join the free networking reception drop along to the Clayton Hotel at 6pm on Monday March 1.
TOPRA is a non-profit, non-political organisation which seeks to advance the status of the regulatory profession through education, and provision of information to its members.
