Introduction to Health Technology Assessment

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The University of Glasgow

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Introduction to Health Technology Assessment

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What is the course about?

Introduction to Health Technology Assessment

The course Introduction to Health Technology Assessment is an online class provided by The University of Glasgow through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn about health technology assessment (HTA) and quality of life (QoL), and how they’re used to decide which treatments to fund

Course description

Get an introduction to health technology assessment (HTA)
3 weeks

This online course provides a short, interactive introduction to health technology assessment (HTA), based on the University of Glasgow’s successful online distance-learning programme, the MSc in HTA.
You’ll find out what health technology assessment is, and how it’s used to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of new healthcare treatments.
You’ll look at the concept of Quality of Life (QoL) and how it’s measured, and explore the tough decisions governments face when choosing which treatments to fund.

A bit about you
What is HTA?
Examples of HTA
Principles and stages of HTA
Who conducts HTA?
Measuring quality of life
Whose health should we prioritise?
Decision making using HTA
Importance of perspective
Identifying relevant costs
Important research themes
HTA case study: findings and challenges

Describe the multidisciplinary nature of Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
Develop an appreciation for the diverse range of skills and knowledge involved at each stage of HTA
Explain the concept of quality of life and understand how it can be measured
Reflect that when working within a fixed health budget tough decisions have to be made
Explore the concept of cost-effectiveness and how that can assist in making tough decisions in HTA

Introduction to Health Technology Assessment is open to anyone. No prior experience or qualifications are necessary. It may be particularly useful to recent graduates, who are interested in health research, but not sure which next steps to take.
While the Educators themselves aren’t available to facilitate this run, we encourage you to engage with other learners and there are opportunities to do this throughout the course.

The University of Glasgow
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Introduction to Health Technology Assessment

Course Topic

Healthcare & Medicine, Medical Technology

University, College, Institution

The University of Glasgow

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Introduction to Health Technology Assessment

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / The University of Glasgow you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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Introduction to Health Technology Assessment

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