Training for clinical researchers

The UK policy framework for health and social care research requires that each member of the research team, including those at collaborating sites, is qualified by education, training and experience to discharge their role in the study, and that their qualifications are documented. The chief investigator is responsible for making sure all staff are appropriately trained for their role.

Good Clinical Practice (regulated trials) online training

For those involved in regulated trials 

Our online training platform covers good clinical practice (regulated trials) (GCP) and is intended for those involved in CTIMPs. However, it may be useful for other clinical research.

This fully course is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and endorsed by TransCelerate.

Modules:

  • Protocol and associated documents
  • Applications, agreements and approvals
  • Trial master files
  • Conducting the trial
  • Safety reporting

A test consisting of revalidation quizzes is available online for those with clinical trial experience.

GCP TRAINING DETAILS

Good clinical research practice (online)

For non-regulated trials research

Our introduction to good clinical research practice (GCRP) online live course covers the legislation that applies to non-CTIMP research, as well as detailed principles of good practice in clinical research studies.

GCRP COURSE DETAILS

HRA and ethics submissions training

This online live presentation outlines how research is governed in the UK, including a step-by-step guide to submitting for approval.

 HRA AND ETHICS SUBMISSIONS COURSE DETAILS

Human Tissue Act training

The Human Tissue Governance Group within RGEA details on their website further training requirement on Human Tissue Act.

HTA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

NIHR Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) training and guidance

The NIHR's Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) run several training courses and provide practical tools for patient and public involvement.

NIHR BRC PPI WEBSITE

NIHR training

NIHR also offer a range of GCP training courses including online and local face-to-face courses.

NIHR LEARN WEBSITE