HTH RS M 740 / Advanced Decision Analysis in Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

3 unit(s)

Prerequisite(s): HTH RS M 741 OR HTH RS M 737

This is an advanced course in modeling methods for Health Technology Assessment (HTA). It is a combined theoretical and practical ‘hands-on’ course that teaches students the essential components of contemporary HTA. Students will be exposed to national and international HTA agencies and government decision making bodies, and their HTA guidelines and requirements. The course primarily covers different modeling techniques for economic evaluation, analyses of uncertainty, value of information analyses, Bayesian decision analyses, quality assurance in economic appraisal, budget impact analysis, and knowledge translation. There is a heavy emphasis in this course on ‘hands-on’ learning-by-doing with computer application of ‘real world’ practical examples to cement student learning. Prior knowledge of Excel is essential.