Bitesize course / NHS budgeting (England)
Examine how NHS budgets are prepared, used and managed
Overview
This course will help you build a greater understanding of how budgets work in the NHS. It looks at what budgets are and how they are prepared and managed. It examines what a typical budget report looks like and how it is used for budgetary control purposes. It also includes an overview of the role and responsibilities of budget holders and explains why this activity is so important.
Topics
- What is a budget and why are they set?
- What do budgets cover?
- How do you set a budget?
- How do you monitor a budget?
- How do you control a budget?
- How to make it work
What's included?
Up to date, easy to understand content, written by NHS experts
Access to your course online for 12 months
3 hours of accredited CPD
Certificate of completion
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How do I achieve a Foundation award in healthcare finance?
This course can count towards the Foundation award in healthcare finance. To achieve the award you will need to complete five bitesize short courses, including the compulsory short course ‘NHS finance’. The Foundation award can be purchased for just £165+VAT.
On completion of the Foundation award in healthcare finance you will gain:
- The Foundation award in healthcare finance certificate
- 15 hours accredited CPD
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