Bitesize course / NHS commissioning (England)
Understand what commissioning is and how it is planned, agreed and monitored
Overview
This course explains what commissioning is and how it fits into the NHS. The course also covers who is responsible for commissioning, what it involves in practice, as well as the rules, regulations and constraints surrounding it.
This course is suitable for staff who are new to the NHS, managing a budget, clinical staff, governors/ board members, finance staff, primary care staff and NHS suppliers.
Topics
- What commissioning is
- Commissioning in context
- Commissioning in practice – the commissioning cycle
- Commissioning approaches
- Planning, governance and business rules
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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