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Clinical Research Fundamentals

Learn how clinical trials are designed, run and regulated, and the roles involved in clinical research.

4.6★★★★★(485 reviews) 2,910 learners 6 modules · 51 lessons · 2,100 min Beginner English

Created by Dr. Arun Prasad, Health Informatics Specialist

What you'll learn

  • Explaining the clinical trial process
  • Applying GCP principles
  • Handling trial documentation
  • Understanding safety reporting

Course curriculum

6 modules · 51 lessons · 2,100 min

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Description

Learn how clinical trials are designed, run and regulated, and the roles involved in clinical research.

What this course covers: phases of clinical trials, Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), informed consent and ethics committees, trial documentation, pharmacovigilance basics and regulatory requirements in India.

Skills you will build: explaining the clinical trial process, applying GCP principles, handling trial documentation and understanding safety reporting.

Practical applications: hospital and clinic administration, medical coding and billing and health IT projects.

Who should take this course: life-science and pharmacy graduates and healthcare professionals entering clinical research. No prior experience is needed — the course starts from the basics.

Learning outcomes: by the end of the course you should be able to apply phases of clinical trials and explaining the clinical trial process in your own work, and know which areas to practise next.

Requirements

  • No prior experience required
  • A computer with internet access

Your instructor

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Dr. Arun Prasad

Health Informatics Specialist · 13+ years of experience

Dr. Arun Prasad is a health informatics specialist with 13+ years of experience in healthcare management. Arun teaches healthcare systems and workflows and patient safety and quality standards with practical, step-by-step examples.

Reviews

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    Vivek Y. ★★★★★ 4.5/5 Sample review

    Well organised. Revisiting the trial documentation part a second time really helped it click. The coding practice questions were very useful.

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    Sowmya R. ★★★★★ 4.5/5 Sample review

    Good balance of theory and practice. The Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) lessons helped me apply applying GCP principles in real situations. Helpful overview of EHR workflows for non-technical staff.

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    Nikhil E. ★★★★★ 4.0/5 Sample review

    Clear structure from phases of clinical trials through to Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP). I'd like a few more practice tasks, but overall very useful. Quality indicators were explained with practical hospital examples.

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