PUB HLTH 7147OL - Health Technology Assessment
Online - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PUB HLTH 7147OL Course Health Technology Assessment Coordinating Unit Public Health Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Online Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week of online activity Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Incompatible PUB HLTH 7147 Assumed Knowledge PUB HLTH 7075 & PUB HLTH 7074 & PUB HLTH 7091 Assessment Quizzes, group oral presentation, completion of learning modules and assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Tracy Merlin
Course Coordinator: Professor Tracy Merlin
Phone: +61 8313 3575
Email: tracy.merlin@adelaide.edu.au
Location: AHTA, School of Public Health,
Rundle Mall Plaza,
Level 4, 50 Rundle MallCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
The course is wholly online. Timetabling is not required for asynchronous engagement with the learning modules.
For synchronous ('real time') teaching via zoom, 1 hour of contact every second week will occur and a 1 hour zoom 'drop in' session will be offered in the alternate week. These synchronous teaching sessions will be timetabled. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Describe and critically appraise the conduct of health technology assessment (HTA), in particular the use of systematic literature
review and economic modelling, to inform the development of health policy2 Understand the policy framework for HTA in Australia and internationally 3 Undertake basic systematic searching for evidence on a health technology 4 Critically appraise the quality of evidence supporting a health technology 5 Recognise the range of approaches used in HTA to conduct an economic evaluation 6 Recognise the role of ethical analysis and public and patient engagement in HTA 7 Understand the complex issues associated with evaluating diagnostic tests in an HTA 8 Interpret a meta-analysis and apply meta-analytic statistical techniques University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-8 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 3-8 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1, 4, 5, 6, 7 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3, 5, 7, 8 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2, 6 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
N/A Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1-8 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Please obtain an electronic copy of the .
All Required Readings will be available through the University Learning Management System (MyUni .Recommended Resources
Refer to and to the course information on MyUni, .
Access to this course will be available through MyUni after enrolment.
Additional course-related material will be available through MyUni. This includes the course timetable, e-learning modules, discussion boards and more information on learning support services available for students. Recordings of synchronous teaching sessions offered online (through Zoom) will also be available.Online Learning
Across most of the course the delivery will alternate each week between asynchronous and synchronous learning.
In weeks designated for asynchronous learning, the resources include very short (10-15 minute) narrated lectures with powerpoint slides, web resources (including YouTube educational videos), a series of readings relevant to the topic, and activities developed to test understanding of the topics.
In weeks designated for synchronous learning, the resources include Zoom virtual classes for ‘real time’ delivery and discussion of lecture material and group work on practicals (and the one group assignment), readings, and web links relevant to the topic. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course is delivered wholly online. Materials are presented in learning modules that need to be worked through. Every second week there is a zoom class in 'real time' (which is also recorded) and there is also zoom drop in session in the alternate week.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
You will need to allow up to 6 hours per week of online activity for the asynchronous study modules.
For the modules with synchronous teaching, a minimum of three independent study hours is expected to prepare for the hour of synchronous class contact. This time is needed for such activities as reading for the topic and preparing for class activities. A further three hours per week would be expected for engaging with the discussion board and your groups, and for working on assignments.Learning Activities Summary
Please refer to the .Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Please refer to the .Assessment Related Requirements
N/AAssessment Detail
Please refer to the .Submission
All assignments are submitted online using MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
Students are encouraged to provide feedback on the course through the mechanism of SELTs. If responses from students to the SELT survey falls below 5, aggregated data and comments are not provided to the course coordinator, so it is really important that you provide feedback when asked via email to do so. Last year there was 89% broad agreement by students that they were satisfied with the quality of the course. The median score was 6 out of a possible 7, with 7 indicating strong agreement that the course was of good quality. -
Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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