Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Training Course

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a multidisciplinary, evidence-based process that evaluates the clinical effectiveness, safety, economic value, social implications, ethical considerations, and organizational impact of healthcare technologies to support informed decision-making and efficient resource allocation. Governments, ministries of health, regulatory authorities, hospitals, insurance providers, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, donor agencies, and international development organizations increasingly rely on HTA to prioritize healthcare investments, improve patient outcomes, strengthen Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and promote sustainable health systems. The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Training Course equips healthcare professionals, policymakers, health economists, researchers, hospital administrators, procurement specialists, and healthcare consultants with advanced knowledge and practical skills to conduct comprehensive technology assessments and support evidence-based healthcare decisions. The course integrates high-demand concepts including Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Healthcare Policy, Health Economics, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Budget Impact Analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Healthcare Analytics, Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM), Health Information Systems (HIS), Electronic Health Records (EHR), Healthcare Innovation, Medical Devices, Digital Health, Health Financing, Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Healthcare Quality Improvement, Systematic Reviews, Health Outcomes Research, Clinical Effectiveness, Healthcare Procurement, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enabling participants to evaluate healthcare technologies using internationally recognized HTA methodologies.

Participants will develop practical expertise in HTA framework development, clinical evidence appraisal, systematic literature reviews, economic evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, budget impact analysis, AI-assisted healthcare analytics, healthcare data interpretation, health outcomes measurement, technology adoption strategies, procurement decision-making, ethical assessment, regulatory analysis, healthcare policy development, digital health evaluation, stakeholder engagement, healthcare innovation assessment, and decision modeling. Practical sessions include health economic modeling, Markov models, decision tree analysis, systematic review methodologies, healthcare dashboard development, Power BI reporting, statistical analysis using R, Python, STATA, Excel, TreeAge, SQL, DHIS2, and evidence synthesis tools supporting comprehensive health technology assessments.

Healthcare organizations, ministries of health, insurance agencies, procurement authorities, regulatory institutions, academic medical centers, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, research institutions, humanitarian agencies, and international development partners require HTA professionals capable of evaluating healthcare technologies that improve clinical outcomes while ensuring financial sustainability and equitable access. This course provides practical methodologies for healthcare governance, AI governance, health economics, procurement planning, regulatory compliance, healthcare financing, digital transformation, policy formulation, quality improvement, innovation management, evidence synthesis, strategic decision-making, and healthcare investment prioritization. Participants will also explore emerging innovations including Generative AI, Digital Twins, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), blockchain-enabled health technology management, predictive health analytics, intelligent procurement systems, precision medicine technologies, cloud-based healthcare platforms, and integrated HTA ecosystems supporting future-ready healthcare systems.

The training combines expert-led presentations, practical workshops, health economic laboratories, AI demonstrations, healthcare analytics exercises, evidence appraisal sessions, collaborative technology assessment projects, systematic review workshops, decision modeling exercises, policy formulation activities, procurement simulations, and comprehensive case studies from ministries of health, hospitals, health insurance organizations, pharmaceutical companies, humanitarian agencies, international development partners, academic medical centers, research institutions, and globally recognized health technology assessment agencies. Upon successful completion, participants will possess the strategic, analytical, technical, financial, managerial, and leadership competencies required to conduct rigorous health technology assessments, improve healthcare investment decisions, strengthen policy formulation, optimize healthcare procurement, and support sustainable healthcare transformation aligned with international HTA standards and global healthcare best practices.

Course Objectives

1. Understand Health Technology Assessment principles, methodologies, and international HTA frameworks.
2. Evaluate the clinical effectiveness, safety, and economic value of healthcare technologies.
3. Conduct cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and budget impact analyses.
4. Apply AI, healthcare analytics, and digital technologies to HTA processes.
5. Strengthen evidence-based healthcare policy and procurement decision-making.
6. Develop health economic models and healthcare technology evaluation frameworks.
7. Assess digital health technologies, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare innovations.
8. Strengthen healthcare financing, resource allocation, and investment prioritization.
9. Improve healthcare quality, patient outcomes, and organizational performance through HTA.
10. Lead strategic health technology assessment initiatives supporting sustainable healthcare systems.

Organizational Benefits

1. Improve evidence-based healthcare investment and procurement decisions.
2. Strengthen healthcare financing and efficient resource allocation.
3. Enhance healthcare quality, patient safety, and clinical effectiveness.
4. Improve regulatory compliance and healthcare governance.
5. Strengthen digital health adoption and healthcare innovation.
6. Enhance health policy development using robust scientific evidence.
7. Improve healthcare procurement transparency and accountability.
8. Strengthen organizational decision-making through advanced analytics.
9. Optimize healthcare technology implementation and sustainability.
10. Build resilient, efficient, and future-ready healthcare organizations.

Target Participants

• Ministry of Health Officials
• Healthcare Policy Makers
• Hospital Administrators
• Health Economists
• Health Technology Assessment Specialists
• Public Health Professionals
• Healthcare Executives
• Healthcare Procurement Officers
• Pharmaceutical Professionals
• Medical Device Specialists
• Regulatory Authority Officials
• Health Insurance Managers
• Healthcare Consultants
• Health Informatics Specialists
• Artificial Intelligence Specialists
• Healthcare Data Analysts
• Researchers
• University Lecturers
• Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists
• Digital Health Specialists
• Clinical Managers
• Quality Improvement Officers
• Development Practitioners
• Healthcare Project Managers
• Strategic Planning Officers

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Health Technology Assessment

• HTA principles
• International HTA frameworks
• HTA process
• Evidence-based healthcare
• Technology lifecycle
• Case Study: National health technology assessment framework

Module 2: Clinical Effectiveness and Evidence Appraisal

• Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
• Clinical effectiveness
• Systematic reviews
• Meta-analysis
• Critical appraisal
• Case Study: Evaluating a new diagnostic technology

Module 3: Health Economics for HTA

• Cost-effectiveness analysis
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Cost-utility analysis
• Budget impact analysis
• Economic evaluation
• Case Study: Economic evaluation of a national vaccination program

Module 4: Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare Analytics

• AI in HTA
• Predictive analytics
• Machine learning
• Healthcare decision support
• Data visualization
• Case Study: AI-assisted evaluation of healthcare technologies

Module 5: Medical Devices and Digital Health Assessment

• Medical device evaluation
• Digital health technologies
• Telemedicine assessment
• Wearable technologies
• Smart healthcare systems
• Case Study: Assessment of remote patient monitoring technologies

Module 6: Health Information Systems and Data Management

• Health Information Systems (HIS)
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Healthcare interoperability
• Data governance
• Health data quality
• Case Study: Evaluating integrated hospital information systems

Module 7: Regulatory, Ethical and Legal Considerations

• Healthcare regulations
• Ethical assessment
• Patient safety
• Data privacy
• Legal compliance
• Case Study: Regulatory approval pathway for innovative medical technologies

Module 8: Healthcare Procurement and Technology Adoption

• Procurement planning
• Technology selection
• Vendor evaluation
• Contract management
• Technology implementation
• Case Study: Procurement of advanced diagnostic equipment

Module 9: Health Policy and Strategic Decision-Making

• Health policy analysis
• Evidence-informed policymaking
• Strategic planning
• Stakeholder engagement
• Governance
• Case Study: Using HTA to support national healthcare policy reform

Module 10: Healthcare Analytics and Executive Dashboards

• Power BI
• Tableau
• Executive dashboards
• Healthcare analytics
• Performance reporting
• Case Study: Dashboard for monitoring health technology investments

Module 11: Monitoring, Evaluation and Organizational Learning

• Monitoring technology performance
• Post-implementation evaluation
• Organizational learning
• Continuous improvement
• Technology reassessment
• Case Study: Evaluating long-term outcomes of health technology implementation

Module 12: Emerging Innovations in Health Technology Assessment

• Generative AI
• Digital Twins
• Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)
• Blockchain-enabled healthcare technologies
• Intelligent HTA ecosystems
• Case Study: AI-powered national health technology assessment platform

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).
5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.
6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.
13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.
14. Website: Visit www.fdc-k.org for more information.