ICTQual Level 4 Award in Health Economics and HTA

This qualification delivers structured knowledge of health economics and health technology assessment aligned with ICTQual AB standards for healthcare education and applied policy analysis.

• Level 4 internationally aligned vocational qualification

• Focus on health economics and HTA frameworks

• Evidence-based healthcare decision-making principles

• Applied learning with real-world healthcare contexts

• Supports policy, planning, and evaluation skills

• Assessment through structured knowledge and application tasks

The ICTQual Level 4 Award in Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is designed to develop learners’ understanding of how healthcare resources are allocated efficiently using economic principles and evidence-based evaluation methods. It introduces key concepts such as cost-effectiveness, resource allocation, and the evaluation of health technologies used in clinical and public health settings. The course builds foundational analytical skills required for assessing healthcare interventions, policies, and technologies. Learners explore how economic evaluation supports decision-making in both public and private healthcare systems, ensuring optimal outcomes within limited resources.

• Develops understanding of health economics principles in healthcare systems

• Introduces methods of economic evaluation including cost-effectiveness analysis

• Explores principles and applications of health technology assessment (HTA)

• Builds analytical skills for healthcare decision-making

• Supports evidence-based policy development in health services

• Enhances understanding of resource allocation and efficiency in healthcare

This course develops essential knowledge and applied understanding of health economics and HTA used in healthcare planning and decision-making.

• Understand fundamental principles of health economics and healthcare systems

• Apply economic evaluation methods to healthcare interventions

• Understand principles and frameworks of health technology assessment (HTA)

• Analyse cost-effectiveness and resource allocation in healthcare settings

• Evaluate healthcare policies using economic evidence

• Understand decision-making processes in healthcare resource management

This qualification is suitable for individuals seeking foundational knowledge in healthcare economics, policy evaluation, and health technology assessment within clinical, administrative, or policy environments.

• Healthcare professionals and practitioners

• Health policy and planning assistants

• Public health and healthcare administration staff

• Students pursuing healthcare management or economics

• Individuals entering health policy or evaluation roles

• Analysts supporting healthcare decision-making systems

This course is designed for learners with a basic understanding of healthcare or related fields. No advanced prior study is required, but foundational academic readiness is expected.

• Minimum age of 18 years

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Assessment is designed to evaluate understanding of health economics principles and their application in healthcare contexts.

• Written assignments and structured coursework

• Multiple-choice question (MCQ) assessments

• Scenario-based problem-solving tasks

• Tutor-assessed evidence-based evaluation exercises

This qualification provides progression into higher-level study and professional roles in healthcare economics, policy, and evaluation fields.

• ICTQual Level 5 qualifications in Health Economics or Health Policy

• Diplomas in Healthcare Management or Public Health

• Roles in health policy analysis and healthcare evaluation support

• Further academic study in economics, public health, or health management