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'Welcome to Research' is a new course aimed at explaining the roles and support offered by various research departments in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. It will enable the attendee to gain a greater understanding of the function of each department and recognise how and where, and when to contact relevant teams. We will also discuss pertinent aspects of research engagement including patient and public involvement and inclusion and diversity in research trials. 

This is suitable for those who are new to research and planning to embark on a research study, and to those new to working in GGC research departments as in induction to the role. 

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This one day course is designed either for those who have not studied Good Clinical Practice (GCP) before or those who have studied it more than two years ago. It is presented as a practical introduction to the subject and consists of a mixture of short lectures interspersed with practical activities, culminating in a monitoring workshop. The monitoring workshop allows the more abstract concepts that have been discussed throughout the day to be brought to life.

While the principles of GCP that are covered in the course are common to a wide range of different types of clinical research the course does focus on the drug trial specific legislation. However, it also promotes the ‘GCP-mindset’ needed to satisfy inspectors and auditors, and would therefore be useful for all clinical researchers.

This ICH E6 GCP Investigator Site Training meets the Minimum Criteria for ICH GCP Investigator Site Personnel Training identified by TransCelerate BioPharma, Inc. as necessary to enable mutual recognition of GCP training among trial sponsors. It is therefore essential to attend the whole course and certificates will not be issued to late comers.

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This course is relevant for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) and who have previously undertaken a GCP course. It is suitable for those who require an update to provide evidence of having maintained and updated their knowledge of GCP. Attendance at the half day update course requires you to have undertaken GCP training within the past two years. The course is compliant with Transcelerate requirements.

Topics include

• UK legislation – Statutory Instrument
• What’s new in regulations and frameworks
• Quality Systems
• Record Keeping
• Safety Reporting
• Computer System Validation
• Principles of GCP

This ICH E6 GCP Investigator Site Training meets the Minimum Criteria for ICH GCP Investigator Site Personnel Training identified by TransCelerate BioPharma, Inc. as necessary to enable mutual recognition of GCP training among trial sponsors. It is therefore essential to attend the whole course and certificates will not be issued to late comers.

 

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The aim of this workshop is to equip Principal Investigators and researchers with an understanding of the key roles and responsibilities involved in conducting a research trial. The workshop will consist of a mixture of presentations and discussions.  It is relevant to those who are new to research and for those who would like to improve their understanding of set up, coordination and archiving of research trials.

After the Workshop, each Participant will:

• Understand the requirements of a Principal Investigator in research studies
• Understand the importance of study oversight and how to demonstrate this
• Describe the key steps of study set up and recognise important contacts
• Understand the role of the PI in leading the study team and overseeing trial activities
• Recognise the key steps for archiving a research trial

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Pay by Cheque: please make out a cheque, payable to NHS GG&C Endowment Fund CG0337 and bring it with you on the day.

Pay by Credit or Debit Card: can be arranged. (Please note your details will be stored in our database but not passed on to any other parties).

If you have any queries in respect of your course fee, please telephone 0141 314 0206. Thank you.

This session will build on knowledge gained at GCP training.  This is an introduction to the requirements of running a clinical trial of an investigational medicinal product.

This is suitable for members of the NIHR Associate PI Scheme, or people new to the PI role.

A full day CTIMP workshop is also offered to further knowledge and skills in this area.

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This short session will build on knowledge gained at GCP training. It will highlight Principal Investigator (PI) responsibilities with regards to monitoring and audit to ensure good quality data and patient safety. This is suitable for members of the NIHR Associate PI Scheme, or people new to the PI role.

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This short session will build on knowledge gained at GCP training. It will highlight the requirements of study set up, including preparation of site files, site initiation visits and recruitment strategies. This is suitable for members of the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (API) Scheme, and those new to the PI role.

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This short session will build on knowledge gained at GCP training.  It will highlight Principal Investigator oversight in research studies and discuss how this should be demonstrated throughout the study.

This is suitable for members of the NIHR Associate PI Scheme, and those new to the PI role.

We also offer the PI Roles and Responsibilities course to further develop skills and knowledge in this area.

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This short session will highlight the different support departments in R&I and discuss the roles and responsibilities of each team.

Greater Glasgow and Clyde examples are shared but this could be extrapolated to most Health Boards.

This is suitable for members of the NIHR Associate PI Scheme, or people new to the PI role.

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This short session will discuss different types of trial design and consider practical examples.  It will highlight risk adaptive approaches to maintain patient safety and data integrity. This is suitable for members of the NIHR Associate PI Scheme, or people new to the PI role.

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The aim of this workshop is to equip clinical research staff with an understanding of the key elements involved in conducting a clinical trial of an investigational medicinal product (CTIMP). The course builds on GCP knowledge and assumes GCP training has been completed prior to attendance.

The workshop will consist of a mixture of presentations, case studies and practical exercises.  It is relevant to those who are new to research and for those who would like to improve their understanding of clinical trials involving an investigational medicinal product

After the Workshop, each Participant will:

• Understand relevant CTIMP terminology and the requirements for CTIMPs including permissions and approvals 
• Demonstrate the use of a protocol in setting up a CTIMP and planning a study visit
• Describe the key issues that impact on recruitment and retention
• Describe the key elements relating to the management of the investigational medicinal product (IMP) 
• Recognise the importance of accurate documentation throughout all trial-related activities
• Understand the importance of safety measures and parameters in CTIMPs and the responsibilities of the research team in monitoring these

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The aim of this workshop is to equip clinical research staff with an understanding of the key elements involved in conducting an early phase clinical trial of an investigational medicinal product (CTIMP). The workshop will consist of a mixture of presentations, case studies and practical exercises.  It is relevant to those who those who would like to improve their understanding of early phase clinical trials.

After the Workshop, each Participant will:

• be familiar with the phases of clinical trials
• have an understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and the practical implications of obtaining these measurements accurately
• understand risk assessment in early phase trials and procedures to mitigate risk
• understand of safety reporting in clinical trials.

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Good Research Practice (Non-drug Trials) This half-day course is appropriate for anyone conducting or supporting clinical research that does not involve a ‘drug’. The course will provide research staff with the knowledge to undertake quality research in accordance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, recognising the responsibilities and requirements to conduct safe high-quality clinical research.

Topics include:

• History of Research Governance
• Informed Consent
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Approvals
• Documentation
• Data Management.

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Pay by Cheque: please make out a cheque, payable to NHS GG& C Endowment Fund CG0337 and bring it with you on the day.

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If you have any queries in respect of your course fee, please telephone 0141 201 9324. Thank you.

Informed consent is the foundation of all clinical research.  This workshop will focus on the legal and practical issues around obtaining informed consent from adults participating in clinical research, including vulnerable groups who require additional safeguards.  It will also cover consent issues relating to the use of human tissue and data in research.  The workshop will consist of a mixture of short presentations and activities.  It is designed for anyone who is involved in the informed consent process in clinical research. 

 

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This is a three day induction course aimed at providing knowledge and practical skills to new clinical staff to clinical research.

Day one includes an overview of what clinical research is and the roles and responsibilities of the research team. Further sessions include a beginners guide to EDGE, how to read a protocol and an introduction to approvals and quality assurance.

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This is a three day induction course aimed at providing knowledge and practical skills to new clinical staff to clinical research.

Continuing on from our introductions to clinical research, this course will look at data collection, protection and confidentiality as well as safety in clinical trial.  A session on site file maintenance includes how to set up a site file and where to file essential documents.

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This is a three day induction course aimed at providing knowledge and practical skills to new clinical staff to clinical research.

The sessions in this course include how to process an amendment, monitoring, a more in depth overview of quality assurance.  Leadership and team working is vital in a clinical research team and with a session looking at team work this will assist with the skills required to manage a clinical trial, consolidating the knowledge from all three induction days.

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This workshop follows the UKCRF Network guidelines for Laboratory skills training. The workshop starts from the basics and is relevant to those who are new to research or to sample processing.

This workshop is not relevant to those who require a Dangerous Goods awareness update. Please contact ggc.glasgowcrfeducation@nhs.scot for information about DG training.

The aim of the workshop is to equip staff with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to carry out sample handling and processing with particular emphasis on samples for research studies. After the workshop each participant will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory legislation, regulation and risk assessment
• Describe the safety precautions to be observed in a laboratory setting
• Explain the term pre-analytics
• Operate a centrifuge safely
• Demonstrate safe handling, processing and storage of samples
• Understand the regulations surrounding the transport and packaging of dangerous goods

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This course will be run jointly by Glasgow Clinical Research Facility and Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility. 

This online workshop will focus on the ethical, legal and practical issues around obtaining informed consent for paediatric clinical research in Scotland. The first half of the course examines the legislation and guidance in relation to consent, with a specific focus on who is able to give consent, dependent on the type of trial and the age of the participant. The second section discusses how to implement the legislation by closely examining the consent process and highlighting practical considerations.

Suitable for all those involved in paediatric trials, the aim of the course is to provide participants with an improved knowledge of the subject and the confidence to apply best practice within their own work areas.

Please note: this course focuses on Scottish legislation.

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The aim of this workshop is to provide the key features for good poster design and basic rules for giving a presentation/talk. The workshop will consist of a mixture of short interactive lectures, practical sessions and discussion. It is relevant to those who will be presenting research work in the form of a poster at a conference, for individuals, from any discipline who have no previous lecturing experience, and for those who wish to improve their skills.

After the workshop, each participant will:

• understand the purpose of a conference poster
• be familiar with the basic rules for poster design
• understand the importance of words, images, colour and flow
• know how to design a presentation/talk
• recognise the importance of content and layout using PowerPoint
• understand the key points when delivering a presentation/talk

 

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This three-hour interactive workshop will consist of an introduction to the principles of evidence-based practice and the process of critically evaluating a journal article, followed by practical experience in critically appraising a randomised controlled trial and systematic review.

The course will cover the following objectives:

• Understand the principles of evidence-based practice and the place of critically appraising the literature as one of its three pillars (professional experience, best available evidence, patient values and preferences)
• Recognise different research methodologies and know the relevant questions to ask of them in order to assess validity, importance and applicability
• Be aware of the tools and checklists available to assist you in reading critically
• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of a study.

Note: This course is not being taught by a statistician and will not discuss the interpretation of statistics in detail.

 

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