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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. 

Working With Data Course Topics:

• Review of Rates
• Understanding Error
• Managing Error in CEA
• Calculating Weighted Means
• Evaluating Study Limitations

Learning Objectives:

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

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

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:

• Overview
• Probabilities
• Expected Values

Learning Objectives:

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

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

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:

• Data Sources
• Practice Guidelines
• Rating Published Research
• Tricks

Learning Objectives:

• This course will provide learners with the tools to effectively train users on calculating return of investment topics specific to finding the data you need.

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

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. 

Calculating Quality-Adjusted Years Course Topics:

• Summation Method
• Life Table Method
• Markov Model

Learning Objectives:

• This course will provide learners with the tools to effectively train users on calculating return of investment topics specific to calculating quality-adjusted years.

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

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. 

Health-Related Quality Of Life Measures Course Topics:

• HRQL Scores
• EuroQol Instrument
• Deriving Preferences

Learning Objectives:

• This course will provide learners with the tools to effectively train users on calculating return of investment topics specific to health-related quality of life measures.

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

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

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 Developing A Research Project Course Topics:

• Developing A Research Question
• Designing Your Analysis

Learning Objectives:

• This course will provide learners with the tools to effectively train users on calculating return of investment topics specific to developing a research project.

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

Principles of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Course Topics:

• Perspective of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
• Costs
• Quality
• Interpreting the Cost-Effectiveness Ratio
• Types of Economic Analysis

Learning Objectives:

• This course will provide learners with the tools to effectively train users on calculating return of investment topics specific to principles of cost-effectiveness.

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

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s):  Tier Two –Financial Planning and Management Skills; Tier Three – Financial Planning and Management Skills.

Duration:  ~ 50 minutes

Continuing Education Information:  N/A

Format: Web-based Training, Self-Study

Created/Updated:  January 25, 2015

Author:  Patrick M. Bernet, PhD

Introduction To Cost Effectiveness Course Topics:

• Computing Cost
• Micro Costing vs. Gross Costing
• Types of Cost
• Adjusting Currency
• Finding Cost Data

Learning Objectives:

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

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

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s):  Tier Two –Financial Planning and Management Skills; Tier Three – Financial Planning and Management Skills.

Duration:  ~ 50 minutes

Continuing Education Information:  N/A

Format: Web-based Training, Self-Study

Created/Updated:  January 25, 2015

Author:  Patrick M. Bernet, PhD

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:

• Why is Cost Effectiveness Useful?
• The Goal of Cost Effectiveness
• Cost Effectiveness Ratio
• Elements of Cost Effectiveness Analysis
• Cost Effectiveness Terminology
• Case Reference Analysis
• Cost Effectiveness & Policy

Learning Objectives:

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

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

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s):  Tier Two –Financial Planning and Management Skills; Tier Three – Financial Planning and Management Skills.

Duration:  ~ 50 minutes

Continuing Education Information:  N/A

Format: Web-based Training, Self-Study

Created/Updated:  January 25, 2015

Author:  Patrick M. Bernet, PhD