idea 2 IMPACT: Translating Assistive Health Technologies
Learn to develop innovative assistive technology solutions through a step-by-step entrepreneurial process, from problem identification to action planning.
Learn to develop innovative assistive technology solutions through a step-by-step entrepreneurial process, from problem identification to action planning.
This comprehensive 6-week course guides you through the process of developing innovative assistive technology solutions. Designed for academic researchers, early-stage entrepreneurs, and healthcare professionals, the course provides a structured approach to translating research into practical applications. You'll learn to identify problems, analyze stakeholders, define solutions, evaluate benefits, research competition, and create actionable plans. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical case studies and hands-on exercises to ensure real-world applicability.
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What you'll learn
Develop innovative solutions in assistive technology
Analyze stakeholder needs and market requirements
Create effective product development strategies
Understand healthcare regulatory requirements
Evaluate competition and market opportunities
Develop actionable commercialization plans
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This course includes:
2.8 Hours PreRecorded video
3 quizzes
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FullTime access
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a structured approach to translating assistive health technologies from research to market. Students learn the complete innovation cycle, from identifying healthcare problems to developing market-ready solutions. The curriculum covers stakeholder analysis, solution development, competitive analysis, regulatory considerations, and action planning, making it ideal for healthcare professionals and researchers interested in commercializing their innovations.
Introduction
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
THE PROBLEM and STAKEHOLDERS
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
SOLUTION and BENEFITS
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
COMPETITION
Module 4 · 32 Minutes to complete
DIFFERENTIATION
Module 5 · 19 Minutes to complete
REGULATION and REIMBURSEMENT
Module 6 · 30 Minutes to complete
ACTION PLAN
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Assistive Technology Expert and Education Innovation Specialist
Dr. Mary Goldberg serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology and Education & Outreach Project Director at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories, University of Pittsburgh. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Administrative and Policy Studies of Education, focusing on online learning in assistive technology. Through her Coursera courses "Disability Awareness and Support" and "idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies," she has engaged over 4,000 learners globally. Her research focuses on developing model interventions for capacity building in assistive technology to support full inclusion of people with disabilities. Her work earned her recognition as a "Top Tech Innovator in Higher Education" by the Chronicle of Higher Education in 2016. Her expertise spans program evaluation, STEM education, and international capacity building in assistive technology, combining academic research with practical applications for disability support and inclusion.
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