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The course is structured to be delivered as an online course. There will be a total of three and seven modules for the basic and advanced course respectively. Each module will be delivered to the participants as 4-5 videos recorded presentation lectures, supplemented with essential and optional reading materials. A set of questionnaires in the form of pre-test and post-test questionnaires will also be administered to the participants before and after each module to evaluate gain in knowledge. Participants can interact with the course staff and each other via a discussion forum. Mentoring will be provided all through the course.
Basic Course
On Health Economics
This online course on basic health economics has been envisaged to be pivotal in enhancing the knowledge and skills of health professionals by strengthening their capacity to implement activities and services in the field of public health using principles of health economics. These courses will cater to the needs of health care professionals such as public health managers, social scientists and other development managers.
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Advanced Course
On Economic Evalution for Health Technology Assessment
This course on health economics equips professionals with the skills to navigate complex challenges in resource allocation and maximize health benefits. It focuses on economic evaluation, central to Health Technology Assessment (HTA), assessing costs, measuring health benefits, and performing comparative analyses. Key questions addressed include where and how to invest resources, how to cost health services, and how to measure and compare the benefits of healthcare interventions.
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Course Steps
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Pre-test:
A pre-test will be conducted in which set of 10 MCQs will be given to assess the knowledge of the participant.
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Video
After giving the pre-test in “Watch Video” section which is available as an “audio-assisted power-point presentation”.
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Reading Material
Up-to-date relevant reading material as essential and recommended readings comprising of articles, reports, book chapters, or books will be provided.
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Assignment
We will provide a set of assignments along with each module. These assignments will test the participant’s understanding of the material by virtue of an exercise which may involve a simple excel-based computation.
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Discussion Forum
After submission of assignment, a discussion Forum to share views and comments on at least two of the fellow participant’s assignments under that ongoing module.
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Post-test
After taking part in discussion forum, the “Post-test” for each module will be conducted which will be administered in the same manner as pre-test.
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Feedback
All participants can express their opinion in “Feedback” section before getting directed to the next module.
Benefits of online courses
Flexibility
Learners can complete their modules at their own pace and schedule, accommodating their various personal and professional commitments.
Global access
Learners from different regions can access the course, allowing a diverse group of participants to gain knowledge that might not be available locally.
Cost-effective
more affordable than traditional in-person courses, and there are no additional costs for commuting, accommodation, or printed materials.
Interactive and engaging content
The use of videos, interactive simulations, and quizzes (post-test & pre-test) can enhance understanding, particularly in a subject like health economics, which involves complex models and data interpretation, and can engage in discussions via discussion forums with peers, facilitating a deeper understanding of concepts through diverse perspectives.
Self-paced learning
Revisit difficult concepts and spend more time on challenging topics, which is not always possible in a traditional classroom setting allowing for a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
Repeated Access to Course Materials
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Earn a career certificate
On successful completion of all the modules, a certificate of appreciation will be awarded to the participants at the end of the course.
