PE4S117 - Health Economic Decision Making and Health Technology Appraisal/Assessment 13 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Health Economic Decision Making and Health Technology Appraisal/Assessment | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Clinical Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Karl New | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2030 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100260 - healthcare science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
Critically evaluate the purpose, principles and processes of health economics in healthcare decision making & HTA.
Critically analyse the strengths and limitations of health economics in healthcare decision making & HTA in regard to meeting their aims/achieving their purpose.
Appraise the relevance of Health Economic decision making to clinical practice.
Content Summary
Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
Topics may include:
Principles of Health Economics
The role and function of health technology assessment (HTA)
Common misconceptions of Health Economics & HTA
Health Economics & HTA as part of Evidence Based Medicine/Practice (from National, to Sub-National, to Personal Practice)
The relevance of Health Economics to healthcare professionals.
The effect of budget on decision making
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Seminars | 40 |
| Problem/Challenge-based Learning | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate processes used in health economic decision making. |
| LO2 | Exhibit a working knowledge of health economics used in health technology appraisals. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | Assessment to be completed in a specific timescale, which is neither an invigilated examination nor a piece of coursework. To be completed over an extended period (e.g. a 2-hour task to be completed within 48 hours, or a 24-hour assessment). Learna: End of module 1-hour Case-based Multiple-choice Examination related to HE decision making and HT Appraisal/Assessment to be completed within a 10-day period. | 60 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals. Learna: Reflective journal. | 0 | 600 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources. Learna: Completion of an individual/group task related to HE decision making and HT Appraisal/Assessment | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject Learna Case-based scenarios and a discussion forum related to HE decision making and HT Appraisal/Assessment. | 0 | 2500 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |