Professional Certification

PCHTAProfessional Certification in Health Technology Assessment

A professional credential offered by EUSTM Academy, an educational initiative of the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM) — recognising professionals with demonstrated competence in evaluating the clinical, economic, and organisational value of health technologies to inform coverage, access, and policy decisions.

Awarded by the EUSTM Academy — an educational initiative of the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM), a non-profit scientific society registered in Vienna, Austria (ZVR 629427022), active in more than 60 countries since 2013.

PCHTA

Certification Benefits

The PCHTA title is a clear, verifiable signal of your capability to appraise the value of health technologies and translate evidence into coverage, access, and policy decisions.

1Use the PCHTA postnominal title on your CV, LinkedIn, and professional correspondence — a permanent, portable mark of recognised expertise.

2Demonstrate your competency to appraise the clinical, economic, and organisational value of health technologies.

3Strengthen your profile for roles in HTA agencies, payer organisations, and industry market-access teams.

4Increase your visibility for HTA, market-access, and reimbursement leadership positions at national and international level.

5Show your command of evidence appraisal, economic evaluation, budget impact, and value frameworks.

6Support your move into HEOR, value, and policy roles — or your transition from a clinical or regulatory background.

7Enhance your candidacy for senior consultancy and advisory roles in value assessment and reimbursement.

8Stand out in a competitive global job market with a credential from a European scientific society.

9Receive an official PCHTA certificate and a verifiable credential confirming your status at any time.

Who Should Apply?

PCHTA is designed for professionals who evaluate health technologies and inform access and policy — across agencies, payers, industry, and academia. If one of these describes you, you are eligible to apply:

HTA analysts, assessors, and reviewers in HTA agencies
Health economists and outcomes researchers (HEOR)
Market-access managers, directors, and value & evidence leads
Pricing and reimbursement specialists
Value writers, evidence-synthesis analysts, and medical statisticians
Payer, coverage, and health-policy professionals
Regulatory and medical affairs professionals moving into HTA and value roles
Hospital pharmacy, formulary, and procurement leads, and HTA consultants

Application process

Applying is straightforward. Complete the secure online PCHTA application form and upload your CV — your submission goes directly to the EUSTM Academy Educational Board.

The Board reviews every application and assigns one of two pathways based on your background and experience. Category 1, the Experience Pathway, is a CV and portfolio-based evaluation for established professionals — no examination required. Category 2, the Examination Pathway, is for those earlier in their career or moving into the field, with certification granted on passing a qualifying online examination (results within two weeks). If you are unsure which applies, the Board assigns your category after reviewing your application.

Once your pathway is confirmed, you sign the Certification Conditions Form and pay the applicable fee. Your PCHTA certificate is then issued, together with the right to use the post-nominal title.

PCHTA Certification Fee

Category	Initial Fee	Renewal
High-income countries	€350	€300 / year
All other countries	€250	€200 / year

Country tiers follow the World Bank income classification. Annual renewal confirms your continued active engagement in health technology assessment and your commitment to the EUSTM Code of Professional Conduct.

Begin your PCHTA certification journey

Apply online in minutes — complete the form and upload your CV — to begin your formal recognition as a certified health technology assessment professional.

Start Your Application

For further information, please contact the EUSTM Academy at [email protected].

Disclaimer: PCHTA is an independent professional certification awarded by the EUSTM Academy and accredited by EUSTM. It is not equivalent to an educational degree or state-regulated qualification, and is granted solely on the applicant's professional profile as assessed by the EUSTM Academy Educational Board.