ICTQual Level 3 Award in Health Economics and HTA
The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment introduces learners to core principles of economic evaluation, healthcare decision-making, resource allocation, and HTA methodologies supporting evidence-based healthcare systems and policy development.
Course Features
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
About This Course
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
What You'll Learn
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
Who Should Attend?
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
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 3 Award in Health Economics and HTA course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Healthcare Systems and Economic Evaluation
Principles of Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
Economic Evaluation Methods in Healthcare
Evidence-Based Healthcare Decision Making
Policy, Ethics, and Resource Allocation
Course Requirements
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
Assessments
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
Progression
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
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