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Get an introduction to the key factors behind healthcare decision making.
10 UK Postgraduate Level Credits from the University of Glasgow This Micro-Credential allows the award of credits for MSc HTA (Online Distance Learning). Successful completion of this course provides 10 credits toward a PG Certificate (60 credits), PG Diploma (120 credits), or Masters (180 credits) in HTA. Find out how credits work and where you can use them in our FAQ.
As health care systems around the world grapple with unprecedented pressure on resources and equipment, evaluating health economics and health technology is in the spotlight like never before, and It will surely be a flourishing field of employment. in the next years. Being able to fully understand the different factors behind the economics of healthcare, and how technology can impact clinical outcomes, is crucial to managing or participating in large-scale healthcare projects or organizations. Having the skills to critically access and discuss these issues can set your CV apart. In this microcredential, you will explore case studies with experts in the field. You will learn to critically analyze the key concepts of health economics, including the health market, and clinical outcomes, and how to examine the core issues of health technology assessment, including the stakeholders involved, the outcomes , evaluation and impact. Ultimately, you will be able to critically assess the contribution of health economics and health technology assessment to healthcare decision-making at the governmental and organizational level, leaving you confident in taking your healthcare career to the next level. . This microcredential meets the standards set by the Common Microcredential Framework. You will be able to critically assess the contribution of health economics and health technology assessment to healthcare decision-making at the government and organizational level, leaving you confident of take your healthcare career to the next level. This microcredential meets the standards set by the Common Microcredential Framework. You will be able to critically assess the contribution of health economics and health technology assessment to healthcare decision-making at the government and organizational level, leaving you confident of take your healthcare career to the next level. This micro-credential meets the standards established by the Common Micro-Credential Framework.
What is health economics? Key Concepts of Health Economics explores the mechanisms of the health market and the challenges for the global health system. 3 weeks 10 hours per week
What is health technology assessment? It explores the current landscape of Health Technology Assessment worldwide and introduces key concepts, processes and methods. 3 weeks 6 hours per week
The health minister's dilemma Apply critical understanding from the previous weeks to case studies in high and low/middle income country settings. 2 weeks 10 hours per week
Exploring the relationship between health economics (HE) and health technology assessment (HTA) Summary of key learning for this course; reflecting on the difference between HE and HTA; presenting the evaluation. 1 week 10 hours per week
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*Some Microcredentials offer academic credits, which may be valid for further study, such as a postgraduate degree. This is subject to the characteristics of the study, and to the conditions required by the university or institution that offers the Microcredential.
Are you eligible for this microcredential? To join this microcredential, you will need at least a 2:1 honors degree or equivalent in a relevant quantitative subject (i.e., economics, mathematics, statistics, medicine, pharmacy, epidemiology, or health services research) from a recognized institution. Those with a relevant professional qualification who have experience in the field of health economics and/or health technology assessment may be considered. This course would be attractive to anyone interested in undertaking research projects funded by HTAs, national research bodies, or health technology companies.
Is this microcredential right for you? Anyone currently working or studying healthcare or exploring healthcare management jobs would be interested in this course as a refresher opportunity to advance their career. This includes: Early career quantitative researchers interested in an academic career in health economics (HE) or health technology assessment (HTA). Pharmaceutical professionals. Biotechnology professionals. Health insurance professionals. Healthcare workers from local or national government agencies. Employees of health service providers or international health organizations. Recent graduates.
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You will receive 10 UK credits at postgraduate level from the University of Glasgow this micro-credential allows for the award of credits for MSc HTA (online distance learning). Successful completion of this course provides 10 credits toward a PG Certificate (60 credits), PG Diploma (120 credits), or Masters (180 credits) in HTA. Find out how credits work and where you can use them in our FAQ.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of the UK's leading research universities.
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