Professional Certificate Course in Economic Evaluation of Healthcare CostProfessional Certificate Course in Economic Evaluation of Healthcare Cost

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

2 months (Standard mode)

1 month (Fast-track mode)

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

2 months (Standard mode)

1 month (Fast-track mode)

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In order to apply you should have either:

The program operates on an open enrollment basis, and there are no specific entry requirements. Individuals with a genuine interest in the subject matter are welcome to participate.The program operates on an open enrollment basis, and there are no specific entry requirements. Individuals with a genuine interest in the subject matter are welcome to participate.

1. Introduction to Healthcare Economics:

   • Overview of healthcare economics and its relevance in decision-making
   • Key economic concepts and principles in healthcare
   • Introduction to economic evaluation methods in healthcare

2. Healthcare Cost Analysis:

   • Measurement and categorization of healthcare costs
   • Techniques for capturing direct and indirect costs
   • Cost data collection and analysis methods

3. Economic Evaluation Methods:

   • Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA)
   • Cost-utility analysis (CUA)
   • Cost-benefit analysis (CBA)
   • Comparison of different economic evaluation methods

4. Measurement of Healthcare Outcomes:

   • Identifying and measuring health outcomes
   • Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs)
   • Selection and use of appropriate outcome measures in economic evaluation

5. Modeling Techniques in Economic Evaluation:

   • Introduction to decision trees, Markov models, and simulation models
   • Building and analyzing economic models for healthcare interventions
   • Incorporating uncertainty and sensitivity analysis in modeling

6. Equity Considerations in Economic Evaluation:

   • Assessing equity and fairness in healthcare resource allocation
   • Incorporating distributional concerns in economic evaluation
   • Ethical and social implications of economic evaluation

7. Policy Applications of Economic Evaluation:

   • Using economic evaluation to inform healthcare policy decisions
   • Cost-effectiveness thresholds and their implications
   • Priority-setting and resource allocation in healthcare systems

8. Real-World Applications and Case Studies:

   • Examining real-world economic evaluations in healthcare
   • Analyzing case studies of economic evaluation in different healthcare settings
   • Practical exercises and hands-on application of economic evaluation methods

These units provide a brief overview of the topics covered in the Professional Diploma Course in Economic Evaluation of Healthcare Cost. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct economic evaluations in the healthcare sector, assess the cost-effectiveness of interventions, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making in healthcare policy and management.

Assessment is via assignment submissionAssessment is via assignment submission

The fee for the programme is as follows:

1 month (Fast-track mode) - £140

2 months (Standard mode) - £90

1 month (Fast-track mode) - £140

2 months (Standard mode) - £90

Please find below available fee payment plans:

1 month (Fast-track mode) - Fee £140
1 month (Fast-track mode) - Fee £140

• This program is not intended to replace or serve as an equivalent to obtaining a formal degree or diploma. It should be noted that this course is not accredited by a recognised awarding body or regulated by an authorised institution/ body. This program is not intended to replace or serve as an equivalent to obtaining a formal degree or diploma. It should be noted that this course is not accredited by a recognised awarding body or regulated by an authorised institution/ body.