Foundation of Clinical Research Comprehensive Course

Introduction

Clinical research and new drug and device development is integral to improving human health globally.  With a market poised to reach $70B by 2027, it also represents lots of business opportunities as well as attractive careers. This course is the Comprehensive Introduction to Clinical Research course and is designed to teach anyone the foundational elements of drug development. If you are new to the industry, just want to find out more about it, or are aspiring to take a position in the field, this course will teach you the foundations of clinical research. Taking this course can help you prepare for a host of roles like Patient Recruiter, Research Assistant, Clinical Research Coordinator Clinical Research Associate, Central Monitor or be an In-house Clinical Research Associate. Though it does not teach all aspects of the above roles, it would introduce you to the field and accelerate your ability to interview well for these jobs. So, whether you just want to find out more about clinical research or prepare for a future career, this course could be for you. You can take this comprehensive introduction course all at once, or you can take each section one at a time by signing up for each section individually.  

Key Features:

  • About 14 total (5 hours self-study and 9 hours instructor-led)

  • Self-Study and Instructor-Led.

  • Virtual.  

  • Combination of state-of-the-art videos and ready resource documents.

Overview

Admission Requirements:  High School Diploma/GED or Bachelors or Advanced Degrees. 

Program Schedule:

Tuition and Financing: Invest in your future with our competitive pricing. Financial aid and payment plans available for eligible candidates.

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Quick facts

  • Can start anytime.

  • About 14 hours total. (5 hours self-study and 9 hours instructor-led)

  • Price: 

  • Online and virtual.

  • Certificate upon completion

Upcoming Cohorts

Tuesday, June 11-Tuesday, June 18
Monday, July 15-Monday, July 22
Monday, Aug. 12-Monday, Aug. 19

About the course

The program will integrate videos and ready resource documents to accelerate your understanding of clinical research and the drug and medical device development process.

Module Breakdown:

  • Overview of the Drug Development Process: Clinical Trials Explained

  • Key Players in Clinical Research Trials: Key Players, Study Personnel, and the Study Team

  • Clinical Trial Design: Study Design and Study Design Examples

  • The Clinical Research Project Lifecycle: Overview of the Lifecycle of a Clinical Trial 

  • Key Documents and Software Systems in Clinical Research: Essential Documents and Software Systems

  • Ethics in Clinical Research: Ethics and Regulations in Clinical Trials

  • Introduction to Clinical Research 1-4: Instructor-led modules.