ICTQual Level 3 Award in Health Economics and HTA

This qualification provides structured knowledge of health economics and health technology assessment principles, enabling learners to understand healthcare value, cost-effectiveness, and evidence-based decision-making in modern health systems.

• ICTQual AB Level 3 accredited qualification

• Focus on health economics and HTA frameworks

• Evidence-based healthcare decision-making skills

• Structured theoretical and applied learning

• Supports healthcare policy and evaluation understanding

• Suitable for healthcare and public health learners

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is designed to introduce learners to the economic principles that underpin modern healthcare systems. It explains how limited healthcare resources are allocated efficiently to maximise health outcomes and system effectiveness.

• Understanding healthcare resource allocation and scarcity

• Applying principles of cost-effectiveness and economic evaluation

• Introduction to health technology assessment (HTA) frameworks

• Understanding healthcare decision-making processes

• Evaluating healthcare interventions using evidence-based methods

• Exploring the relationship between policy, economics, and healthcare delivery

This course develops essential knowledge of health economics principles and HTA methods used to evaluate healthcare interventions and inform policy decisions.

• Understand fundamental principles of health economics in healthcare systems

• Explain concepts of cost, efficiency, and resource allocation

• Understand the purpose and structure of health technology assessment

• Apply basic economic evaluation techniques in healthcare contexts

• Interpret evidence used in healthcare decision-making

• Understand how HTA informs policy and clinical guidelines

This qualification is designed for individuals seeking foundational knowledge in healthcare economics, policy evaluation, and evidence-based healthcare decision-making.

• Healthcare students and graduates

• Public health and policy learners

• Healthcare administrators and support staff

• Individuals entering health policy or research roles

• Professionals seeking HTA foundation knowledge

• Allied health and clinical support workers

Learners are expected to have basic knowledge of healthcare or social science concepts and adequate English language skills to understand analytical and theoretical content.

• Minimum Level 2 qualification or equivalent recommended

• Basic understanding of healthcare or science subjects

The qualification is assessed through structured methods designed to evaluate theoretical understanding and applied analytical skills in health economics and HTA.

• Written examinations

• Case study-based assessments

• Structured assignments

• Evidence-based analysis tasks

This qualification supports progression into higher-level study and career pathways in healthcare policy, economics, and health technology assessment.

• Level 4 qualifications in health economics or public health

• Advanced study in health policy or healthcare management

• Roles in healthcare evaluation and research support

• Progression into HTA or health policy analysis careers