Fundamentals of Clinical Research
This course is designed for nurses and AHPs who are new to research posts, (in post for
more than 6 months and as a refresher for all research staff. The NIHR GCP course is a
prerequisite for this course.
Objective
The objective is to provide a foundation of knowledge to enable you to develop your
practice as a clinical research employee. It offers the opportunity to gain an understanding
of the management and running of clinical studies. You will be able to apply relevant
knowledge and skills gained from the course to your working environment, and you will be
able to build on your experience as a nurse and or AHP in the NHS environment.
Course Elements
Eleven course elements will be covered during the 2- day course in 30-60 minute slots.
There will also be course introduction and evaluation sessions.
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Historical context of research
The basics of clinical research methodology
Human subjects protection, advocacy and the 6 C’s
Patient information giving and Informed consent: process and principals
Recruitment and retention of patients in clinical research
Protocol review and feasibility
Study management and documentation
Roles and responsibilities of the research team
Monitoring, audits and MHRA
Drug and medical device development
The national and international picture
Delivery
The course will be delivered using a variety of teaching strategies include lectures, groupwork and student-led discussions.
Assessment
Course assessment will include a multiple choice questionnaire and completion of a 3
month post course reflective piece for submission into your professional portfolio as
evidence of learning.
Fundamentals of Clinical Research
Application Form
Contact Information
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☐ DAY 1 – 15 June 2016 Room 2-3 BRC 16th Floor Guys Tower SE1 9RT
☐ DAY 2 – 22 June 2016 Room 2-3 BRC 16th Floor Guys Tower SE1 9RT
NB: Attendees need to attend both days to get a certificate.
Personal Reflection
Please write a brief reflection (no more than half of one side of A4) on what you believe you will
have to offer to your research role, as a result of undertaking the CRN Course. You may find the
following questions helpful in writing this reflective piece. We ask you to draw on your own
experiences when answering these questions.
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How long have you been involved in clinical research?
This course requires you to have completed GCP training, how do you keep up-to-date
with the regulations?
Can you outline a recent change you have made in your research role? How did you
implement this change and what effect did it have on the research capacity of your team?
How do you work as an individual/team to ensure your daily practice is of the highest
standard?
What, in your opinion, is the biggest skill/knowledge gap in Clinical Research that needs
to be addressed through training?
How can you demonstrate a willingness to help create a high quality learning
environment?
How do you intend to share your knowledge and to whom?
Are you willing to collaborate across your network?
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Knowledge of the CRN Course
Will you ensure you have the protected time to prepare and participate in this 2 day course, and to
share the learning afterwards?
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Support for your application
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number
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Please ask your line manager to write a statement of support for your application demonstrating
that they understand the time and cost implications (travel and one night accommodation) of you
undertaking the course and that they are supportive of this. This statement can be entered in the
space below or sent as a separate document/email if they wish.
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Closing date and application details:
The closing date (Usually 2 weeks before the actual course date unless specified)
Applications to: Ola Famurewa at Olawale.Famurewa@gstt.nhs.uk
Applications will be considered on a first come first served basis and a waiting list system will be
operated if there are a high number of applications.
The course convener is Nhlanhla Mguni Workforce Lead and ARDM for Division 6.