Seminar "Medical Device Consultant MPDG"

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Become a qualified medical device consultant in just half a day
Cheerful People Listening to a Seminar
Become a qualified medical device consultant in just half a day

This seminar will enable you to fulfill your (new) role as a medical device consultant in accor­dance with the German Medical Device Implementation Act (MPDG) and competently implement the legal requirements.

Online Seminar

02.
October 2025
seats available
Speaker
Dr. Bernhard Gerstenecker

Language
Deutsch
Further information about the seminar as well as the schedule can be found in the information sheet:
450,00 € plus VAT.
535,00 € (incl. VAT.)

Get certainty about the tasks and duties that will be required of you

Our experienced expert will first introduce you to the legal framework in Europe and the relevant changes brought about by the MPDG and MDR. He will explicitly address the differences to the former German Medical Devices Act (MPG) so that you have a clear understanding of the current require­ments for the role of medical device consultant.

98% of participants recommend this seminar!

The seminar leader's profes­sional competence is outstanding, as is his responsi­ve­ness to questions and ability to make a very dry topic appealing.

I thought it was great to be able to ask questions whenever they came to mind, and I also appreciated the open discus­sions.

seminar participants

Learn how to imple­ment the legal require­ments compe­tently in practice

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After the seminar, you will be able to: 

  • apply your newly acquired knowledge in a targeted manner when advising on and selling medical devices. 
  • record incidents within the scope of market surveillance and report them internally within your organization. 
  • interact skillfully with other roles in the company, e.g., the Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC). 

A certificate attests to your newly acquired capabilities as a medical device consul­tant in accordance with MPDG

The seminar meets the MPDG requirements for training as a medical device consultant. Upon passing a final written exam, you will receive a certificate attesting to your success and participation. 

 

Certificate

There is a voluntary online exam at the end of the seminar (duration: approx. 20 min). By passing this exam, you will receive a certificate proving your newly acquired knowledge and skills in addition to your attendance confirmation.

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Learning Content

The seminar covers the following topics: 

  • Introduction and comparison of the old and new legal systems 
    • Old legal system: 
      • EU: MDD, AIMDD, IVDD 
      • DE: MPG, MPV, MPBetreibV, MPSV 
    • New legal system: 
      • EU: MDR, IVDR 
      • DE: MPAnpGV, MPDG, MPBetreibV, MPAMIV 
  • Relationship between laws, directives, regulations, standards, general (safety and performance) requirements 
  • Changes in requirements under the new legal system 
    • Classification of medical devices 
    • Conformity assessment procedures 
    • Requirements for economic operators 
    • Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC) (Art. 15 MDR/IVDR) 
  • General introduction to the MPDG 
  • §83 MPDG: Medical device consultant 
    • Expertise of medical device consultants 
    • Qualification requirements 
    • Tasks and duties of the medical device consultant role 
  • Market surveillance and post-market surveillance 
    • Cooperation with the PRRC
Learning Objectives  

After the seminar, you will know:   

  • the requirements of the MDR/IVDR 
  • the detailed tasks and duties of a medical device consultant 
  • the qualification requirements for the role of medical device consultant 
  • the organizational interfaces with regard to the recording and reporting of incidents involving medical devices 
Target Group    

This seminar is designed for: 

  • people who professionally inform users from specialist circles about medical devices 
  • people who professionally instruct users from specialist circles in the handling of medical devices 
  • people who professionally record incidents involving medical devices and forward them for further processing 
Requirements for Participation

Knowledge of the regulatory requirements of the MDR and IVDR is helpful. 

However, participants can also attend this seminar without detailed prior knowledge; it includes a brief introduction to the regulatory basics. 

An understanding of your own medical devices is also helpful. 

What happens after registration?

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link, the time, and information about the participants.  

An invoice will be sent to you within the next 48 hours, with a payment term of 14 days. If this payment term is not feasible for your company, please send a short e-mail to [email protected] to find a solution.  

Three days before our online seminars and workshops, you will receive two e-mails: The first contains the final link to the seminar and the second contains the access data to a cloud folder in which you will find documents for preparation, exercises, and presentations.   

If the seminar or workshop takes place in person, you will also receive the access link to your seminar documents three days before the date of the event. We will also provide documents in digital form for in-person events. 

How is the seminar conducted? 

The seminar takes place either in person or online.  

Our online/remote seminars and workshops are conducted via the video conferencing tool MS Teams. We recommend dialing in 20 minutes before the seminar begins so that any technical problems can be resolved in good time. If you have any questions or encounter any issues, our team is always available to help. 

We also recommend that you arrive at the seminar room approximately 20 minutes before the start of the face-to-face events.

At the end of the seminar, you will receive a feedback link for evaluation. The following day, we will send you your certificate of attendance.

What happens if questions or problems arise?

If you experience technical problems while participating or have any other questions, you can contact our support team anytime, even at short notice. The documents provided also include an emergency number to help you in urgent cases. 

Our general FAQ section answers further technical and organizational questions.

Get to know your trainer

Trainer Dr. Bernhard Gerstenecker

Dr. Bernhard Gerstenecker has a PhD in microbiology and has spent his entire professional life in the medical device industry dealing with all aspects of IVD systems. For around 25 years, he developed immunochemical reagents and test procedures, established and further developed QM systems, and worked on regulatory affairs requirements. In addition, he worked for ten years in the IVD medical device industry as a quality and regulatory affairs manager. At the Johner Institute, he supports our customers in outsourcing regulatory roles such as external QMR and PRRC, establishing eQMS solutions, reviewing technical documentation, and conducting internal audits.  

Inconvenient timing? Here, you will find further dates for this seminar:

  • Online Seminar, 02. October 2025, Deutsch
    seats available, sign up
  • Online Seminar, 18. November 2025, Deutsch
    seats available, sign up

This seminar can also be booked as an in-house seminar

We are also happy to offer our seminars, courses, and workshops in-house. Depending on your needs, these can be held online or at your premises.

Please feel free to contact us​​​​​​​.

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