Bitesize course / NHS capital expenditure (UK)
Explore how large and expensive assets are bought, managed and sold within the NHS
Overview
This course introduces capital expenditure and accounting in the NHS. This course will help you to understand how assets are managed and the impact acquiring and maintaining these assets has on the financial performance of an NHS body. It will also explain some of the terminology used when assets and capital expenditure are discussed.
This course is suitable for staff who are new to the NHS, budget holders, operational staff, clinical staff, governors/ board members and finance staff.
Topics
- What are assets?
- What is capital expenditure?
- Planning for capital
- Funding capital expenditure
- The impact of capital on the financial position of an NHS body
- Valuation of assets
- Managing assets
- Disposing of assets
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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