Available on the Learning Hub
This programme is available on the NHS Learning Hub. We recommend you read the information on this webpage to find out more about the programme before you access the learning (https://learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/healtheconomics-prioritisation-public-health)
More information about the Learning Hub and the migration of elfh programmes can be found here.
About the Health Economics and Prioritisation in Public Health programme
Through this course learners will be introduced to some of the basic principles of health economics, before going on to see how those principles can be applied to decision making through economic evaluation. Throughout, a focus is maintained on public health commissioning.
These materials have been developed by the Public Health England Health Economics team as a way of building skills and understanding within Local Authorities.
Economics does not produce decision rules, but is a valuable tool in helping make appropriate resource allocation decisions. This is particularly important in the context of disinvestment.
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The course is broken down into two stages. The first module concentrates on introducing economic ways of thinking and some key principles. The second module gives an overview of how these principles can be applied to decision making through economic evaluation.
Learning objectives
By the end of module one you will be able to:
- Understand and explain the basic principles of health economics
- Start to think about how economics can be applied in healthcare decision making
By the end of module two you will be able to:
- Define and explain the most common types of health economic evaluation
- Understand how the differing assumptions drive results in economic evaluations
- Interpret the outputs of economic evaluations
Pre requisites
There is no pre-requisite knowledge needed for the course although some understanding of public health service provision would be advantageous. The two modules are designed as a pair. Content covered in module two assumes prior knowledge of content covered in module one.
Meet the team
Shaun Donaghy
Senior Economic Advisor, Public Health EnglandRebecca Worboys
Health Economist, Public Health England
Scott Mahony
Health Economist, Public Health England
Mark Millar
Project Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Simon Blackmore
Learning Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
How to access
To access this elfh programme, you will require a Learning Hub account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below. Note that if you hold a full elfh account, you can sign into the Learning Hub using your existing login credentials.
To view the Health Economics and Prioritisation in Public Health programme, select the View button below. If you already have a Learning Hub account, you will also be able to login and access the resources within the programme.
NHS healthcare staff in England – ESR
The Health Economics and Prioritisation in Public Health programme is also available to NHS healthcare staff via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). Accessing this e-learning via ESR means that your completions will transfer with you throughout your NHS career.
Further details are available here.
Not an NHS organisation?
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access to the Learning Hub, you may be able to access the service if you have an existing OpenAthens account. Please go to Learning Hub and sign in with your existing credentials.
If you do not have an existing OpenAthens account, please contact elfh directly to check whether you may be eligible for access.
Registering large numbers of users
If you are a HR, IT or Practice Manager and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the Health Economics and Prioritisation in Public Health programme, please contact elfh directly.
Organisations wishing to use their own LMS
For HR departments wanting to know more about gaining access to courses using an existing Learning Management System please contact elfh directly to express interest.
More information
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