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Title: Developing a Round-Robin Module for the Integration of Consensus Standards in a BME Course Using a Custom Tensile Testing Device
Language: English
Authors: Chara Nunnally, Adrian P. Defante, Michael G. Browne, Anthony E. Felder (ORCID 0000-0002-4533-8369)
Source: Biomedical Engineering Education. 2026 6(1):83-95.
Availability: Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2026
Sponsoring Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (DOC)
Contract Number: 70NANB23H23511620
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Medical Education, Biomedicine, Engineering, Undergraduate Students, Medical Students, Technology, Screening Tests, Laboratory Equipment, Standards, Learning Objectives, Delphi Technique, Scores, Learning Modules, Research and Development
DOI: 10.1007/s43683-025-00200-x
ISSN: 2730-5937
2730-5945
Abstract: Purpose: Proficiency with consensus standards is essential for biomedical engineers to develop effective, safe, and compliant medical devices. Here, we describe a novel, standards-based module that enhances student ability to interpret, apply, and revise consensus standards through round-robin testing. Methods: A hands-on learning module was designed and implemented in an upper-level biomedical engineering course. The curriculum incorporated the use of a custom-designed tensile testing device alongside a mock standard to introduce students to protocol development, standards revision, and real-world challenges in testing variability. Eight student teams conducted round-robin testing using devices configured with deliberate adulterations. Learning objectives (LO) include (1) defining round-robin testing, (2) interpreting a consensus standard, and (3) revising a consensus standard. Assessment included a Standard Revision Report and a post-module survey. Results: From the post-module survey, students were only somewhat able to define round-robin testing (LO1; average score of 0.4/1). From the Standard Revision Report, teams reliably identified elements from the mock standard to apply for their own tensile testing (LO2; average score of 2.5/3). Also from the Report, teams reliably revised the mock standard to address the adulterations they found (LO3; average score 1.5/2). After the module, students reported confidence in extracting requirements from standards, applying them to verification testing, and identifying potential limitations in testing protocols. Moreover, students found the activity effective for increasing their confidence in preparing them for industry applications, though some suggested extending the module duration and improving instructional clarity for increased effectiveness. Conclusion: This study describes the development and implementation of a standards-based module in biomedical engineering. Ultimately, students engaged in higher-order problem-solving and improved their understanding of standards implementation, testing variability, and collaborative verification processes. The findings suggest that this curriculum model could be expanded across engineering disciplines to enhance workforce preparedness in quality engineering and R&D roles.
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