5. Calculating Life Expectancy

This course is also part of a blended learning series entitled
“Return on Investment Series”. If you are interested in participating
in the blended learning series, you can find it by searching for “Return
on Investment Series” offered by the Western Region Public Health Training
Center. 

 

Introduction To Cost Effectiveness Course Topics:

• Hand-Calculating Years Gained
• Calculating Life Years Lost Using Markov Model
• Markov Model Graph Introduction

 

Learning Objectives:

• This course will provide learners with the tools to effectively train
  users on calculating return of investment topics specific to calculating life
  expectancy.

 

Target Audience:  Environmental
Health Professionals, Policy/ Planner, Researchers/ Analysts, General Public
Health Staff, Information Systems Professionals

 

Duration:  ~ 50 minutes

 

Continuing Education Information:  N/A

 

Format: Web-based Training,
Self-Study

 

Created/Updated:  January 25, 2015

 

Author:  Patrick M. Bernet, PhD