Economic Methods in Health Technology Assessment
Course Information
Dates: 17 January – 17 April 2024, every Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 9pm (SGT)
Venue: MD1 Tahir Foundation Building, National University of Singapore (map)
SSG Course Code: TGS-2020507475
Overview
This course aims to provide an applied introduction to Health Technology Assessment (HTA) research in order to enable students to begin conducting their own research and/or to understand research conducted by others. Basic principles of conducting HTA and modelling techniques will be covered. Examples of economic analyses that have been used in all stages of HTA research, starting with conceptualizing HTA studies, to cost-effectiveness of particular health technologies, to budget impact will be included. Students will also gain the expertise to critically evaluate economic evaluations, and use the evaluation results to inform decision-making in healthcare policy and resource allocation.
Course Objectives
Upon course completion, participants will be able to:
- Interpret and determine quality of HTA research conducted by others
- Conduct economic assessments of public health and medical interventions at the basic level
Who Should Attend?
Professionals in the health industry who are interested in the quantitative methods and economic evaluation in HTA.
Entry Requirements
Prior knowledge of basic statistics is recommended.
Assessment & Certification
This is a SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) approved course. As part of SSG funding requirements, participants have to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment(s)/examination(s).
An electronic certificate will be issued to all participants who complete the course:
- Certificate of Competence – Attain a ‘C’ grade or above and meet a minimum of 75% attendance
- Certificate of Participation – Attain a grade lower than ‘C’ and meet a minimum of 75% attendance
Course Instructor
Assistant Professor Wang Yi
Dr Wang Yi’s research areas include early health technology assessment, traditional health technology assessment, population’s preference for health and healthcare, and economic evaluation/analysis using real-world data and observational data. He is also interested in medical innovation and promoting efficient medical innovation process.
View his full profile here.
Course Fee
Subsidy available | Fee payable after subsidy* | |
International Participant | – | S$8257.68 |
Singapore Citizen aged 39 years & below / Permanent Resident | SSG Funding | S$2477.30 |
Singapore Citizen aged 40 years & above | SSG Funding & Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | S$948.10 |
Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident Sponsored by SMEs | SSG Funding & Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | S$948.10 |
Remarks:
- All enrolled candidates will also be required to pay a Student Services Fee of S$25.46*.
- Self-Sponsored participants can use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for or offset course fees. SkillsFuture Credit claim has to be submitted to SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) within 60 days before course commencement. SSG will not allow claims to be made after the first day of the course.
- The University reserves the right to review and adjust the course fees and make changes to the programme structure and requirements as necessary and accordingly without prior notice.
*Prices stated above are inclusive of 8% GST.
Application
- Application closes on 05 November 2023
- For course fees and application-related enquiries, please email lifelonglearning@nus.edu.sg.
- For more information on this course, please contact us at sph_cpe@nus.edu.sg.
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