Training and educating site personnel for the challenges of conducting clinical research are essential to the success of a study. Developing a training program at your site can be a cost-effective way to ensure the standardized conduct of clinical research at the site. This article suggests several key components and considerations when planning a site based curriculum. The curriculum should cover the regulatory framework of clinical research, the process of clinical investigations, clinical trials management, and site management. In addition to the curriculum, sites should consider the characteristics of adult learners.
Adults tend to find straightforward, self-directed, relevant material the most useful.
MBA This is an article which has been published in Research Nurse.