ISO 14971
ISO 14971:2019 - Risk Management Medical Devices
Application of risk management to medical devices
About this course
Course overview
The harmonised risk management standard. Covers terminology, the risk management process, risk analysis and evaluation, risk control, residual-risk and benefit-risk analysis, and production/post-production information.
At a glance
Key information
20 modules
Risk Management
80%
Free, instant
Risk managers, design engineers, quality engineers and regulatory professionals.
Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand foundations of ISO 14971
- Understand risk Analysis and Evaluation
- Understand risk Control, Benefit-Risk and Overall Residual Risk
- Understand risk Management Policy, Plan and File
- Understand risk Analysis Techniques (FMEA, FTA, HAZOP, PHA)
- Understand usability and Use-Related Risk (IEC 62366-1)
- Understand risk Management for Software and AI/ML Devices
- Understand practical Guidance from ISO/TR 24971
Curriculum
Course curriculum
20 modules · Tap any module to expand and preview lessons.
Benefits
Why take this course
Manage device risk end-to-end
Apply risk-based thinking across the product life-cycle, from design to post-market surveillance.
Stay audit-ready
Understand the exact clauses and expectations auditors and regulators check during inspections.
Boost your career
A recognised certificate of completion that you can add to your CV and LinkedIn profile.
Plain-language modules
Complex requirements broken into bite-sized, easy-to-remember lessons with examples.
Free assessment & certificate
Take the timed exam and earn a personalised, verifiable certificate at no cost.
Who it's for
Target audience
- Risk managers, design engineers, quality engineers and regulatory professionals
Included
What's included
20 plain-language modules
Bite-sized lessons with examples, memory aids and key terms.
Timed assessment
Multiple-choice exam with 80% pass mark. Retake anytime.
Verifiable certificate
Personalised PDF with a unique verification code — shareable on LinkedIn.
Downloadable resources
Reference material and attachments available inside modules.
Lifetime access
Learn at your own pace — revisit modules whenever you need to refresh.
Aligned to standards
Content mapped to internationally recognised medical device standards and regulations.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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