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Clinical Research Courses

Clinical research refers to the scientific investigation conducted on human subjects to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and effectiveness of new medical treatments, interventions, drugs, devices, or diagnostic procedures. It plays a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and developing new therapies.

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Medical research involving human subjects is strictly controlled by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA); DOH and Ethics Committees.

Whether you are a healthcare professional, researcher, or industry professional involved in clinical trials, these courses will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct ethical and compliant clinical research. By the end of the courses, you will have a solid understanding of the ethical considerations, regulatory requirements, and best practices for conducting clinical trials involving human participants in South Africa.

GCP Basic for Clinical Staff

The GCP Basic course is an introductory course that provides a detailed overview of clinical research, the current ICH and SAGCP Guidelines, Doh 2015 – Ethics in Health Research Guidelines, as well as the process of conducting successful clinical trials from start to finish.

GCP Refresher

The GCP refresher course is designed to assist clinical researchers to refresh their knowledge in the main concepts and principles of GCP. The course includes updates relating to current regulations and guidelines.

GCP Basic for Support Staff

The GCP Basic for Support Staff course is an introductory course designed for non-clinical support staff such as receptionists, drivers, data capturers, recruiters, counsellors and administrators, etc.

ABC of Quality Control

This practical course will equip clinical research site personnel with the relevant knowledge and tools to ensure successful study conduct from start to finish, in preparation for monitoring audits and site inspections.

Clinical Research Coordinator

The course is designed to provide a practical context to help clinical research professionals learn more about conducting and coordinating clinical trials. Staff who are new to the research environment will also find the course beneficial, as it provides a comprehensive overview of the role of a clinical research coordinator and various site activities.

Ethics in Health Research

The "Ethics in Health Research: A South African Perspective" course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of ethical considerations within the context of health research, with a specific focus on the unique challenges and nuances present in South Africa. This course aims to equip students, researchers, and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex ethical landscape of health research in the country.