Course Curriculum

Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment 00:15:00
Basic Economic and Technological Concepts 00:15:00
What is Health Economics 00:17:00
What is Health Technology Assessment 00:14:00
The Health Minister’s Dilemma 00:14:00
Exploring the Relationship Between Health Economics (HE) and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) 00:15:00
Economic Evaluation 00:16:00
Health Insurance 00:14:00

Course Overview 

ealth Economics and Health Technology is a comprehensive Health Economics Course designed to help you understand how economic evaluation and health technologies influence healthcare decision-making. Whether you’re interested in public health, health policy, the NHS, or healthcare management, this course provides a practical foundation in the principles of health economics and technology assessment.

You’ll explore the fundamentals of health economics, including healthcare financing, resource allocation, and cost-effectiveness analysis. The course also covers Health Technology Assessment (HTA), NHS funding, health policy, healthcare data, and the evaluation of new medicines, medical devices, and healthcare interventions. Through practical examples, you’ll gain valuable insights into how evidence-based decisions improve patient outcomes and optimise healthcare resources.

Whether you’re a student, healthcare professional, policy analyst, or aspiring health economist, this course equips you with the essential knowledge needed to understand modern healthcare systems and economic decision-making. No previous experience is required, just an interest in healthcare and a willingness to learn through professional Health Economics Training.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the core principles of economics as they apply to healthcare decisions
  • Understand how new health technologies are assessed before wider use
  • Apply basic cost-effectiveness analysis to evaluate treatments and interventions
  • Describe how NHS funding and health policy shape service delivery
  • Interpret health data to support informed, evidence-based decisions
  • Use common decision-making tools applied in health economics and policy work
  • Apply health economics and health technology knowledge confidently to entry-level roles in health policy or the NHS

Your Benefits by Learning with ‘Cambridge Open Academy’

  • Accreditation: Showcase your ability with our accredited Health Economics and Health Technology to potential employers.
  • Free Certificate: Get a Free Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the Health Economics and Health Technology
  • Flexibility: Learn virtually from anywhere, anytime at your own pace and convenience.
  • Advance Your Career: Upskill to impress your employers and land your dream job or long-awaited promotion.
  • Immediately Applicable Coursework: Keep up with the latest skill trend by putting your skillsets to work.
  • Affordability: Save big with our online Health Economics and Health Technology as it not only suits your professional needs but also fits within your budget.
  • Tutor Support: Get tutor support on weekdays, 9-5 am, and our dedicated 24/7 customer support.
  • Lifetime Access: Achieve lifetime access to the top-notch expertly crafted course materials.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course contents. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you with the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technological background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and 
    • use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Once you have successfully completed the Health Economics and Health Technology course, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99.

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, International students will have to pay additional fees based on their location.

Who is this course for?

This Health Economics and Health Technology course is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this Health Economics and Health Technology course.

Requirements

Enrolling in our Health Economics and Health Technology course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Path

  • Health Economist (Entry / Mid-Level)

    Conducts economic evaluations of healthcare treatments and technologies to support NHS and healthcare policy decision-making.

    Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 per year

  • Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Analyst / Specialist

    Assesses the clinical and cost-effectiveness of medicines, medical devices, and healthcare interventions for organisations such as NICE.

    Salary: £38,000 – £60,000 per year

  • HEOR (Health Economics and Outcomes Research) Analyst

    Generates real-world evidence and outcomes data to demonstrate the value of pharmaceutical and medical technology products.

    Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 per year

  • Market Access Manager / Consultant (Health Economics)

    Supports pharmaceutical and health technology companies with reimbursement strategies and market access through economic modelling and evidence generation.

    Salary: £45,000 – £75,000 per year

  • Senior Health Economist / Modeller

    Leads development of advanced economic models such as Markov models and decision trees for HTA submissions and healthcare planning.

    Salary: £55,000 – £80,000+ per year

  • Health Economics Policy Advisor / Consultant

    Advises government organisations, the NHS, and consultancies on health policy, technology adoption, and healthcare resource allocation.

    Salary: £50,000 – £85,000 per year

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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