Courses

The courses identified below provide an introduction for professionals new to working in Clinical Research;

Research Skills for Clinicians

A two-day course designed to meet curriculum requests on research skills and knowledge and is delivered by clinicians – all with expert and hands-on experience. The programme consist of lectures, practical exercises and worked examples in a stimulating and motivating format that has been commissioned by the East of England Multiprofessional Deanery. The programme is available to all medical trainees.

Contact: Chiara Macor
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Download a booking form here.

Introduction for Clinical Research Staff

A one-day course for non-medical healthcare professionals new to working in a clinical research role on the Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre campus.

Key components of the course:

• Understanding and applying key concepts relevant to research ethics, incl. NRES approval, setting up a study, consenting and recruiting participants
• Research Governance
• Safety reporting
• Data management & information governance in clinical research

This course is a joint initiative by the Cambridge University Hostpitals NHS FT Department for Research & Development, the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre and the Addenbrooke’s Clinical Research Centre.

Contact: Jenny Green
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