This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

This course equips clinicians with key concepts and practical knowledge of the business drivers of health services large and small. It is designed to enable health care practitioners to effectively engage in the development and adaptation of business models that underpin health service provision. It includes basic financial concepts as well as health specific drivers of the business of health. It is suitable for clinicians working in public and private settings; in primary care, acute care and aged care settings. The course uses case studies familiar to all clinicians. No prior financial or business literacy is assumed. On completion of this course,students will be able to prepare a basic business case for resources or change in service design.