Table of Forthcoming Courses

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Date	Course	Time	Venue
1/2/12	CTIMP Workshop
15/2/12	GCP Full Day FULL	FULL	Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary FULL
21/2/12	GCP Non-Drug Trials FULL	FULL	Tennent Training Room, Tennent Building FULL
27/2/12 FULL	Informed Consent FULL	09.30 - 12.30 FULL	Tennent Training Room Western Infirmary FULL
27/2/12	Recipe for Success	13.30-16.30	Tennent Training Room Western Infirmary
28/2/12 FULL	Submitting a Successful NHS Research Ethics Application Workshop FULL	FULL	Tennent Training Room, Tennent Building FULL
29/2/12	GCP Update		Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary
29/2/12	Laboratory Workshop	2pm - 4 pm
20/3/12	GCP Update		Tennent Training Room, Tennent Building
22/3/12	GCP Full Day		Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary
26/3/12	Lecturing with Es	09:30-12:30	Tennent Training Room, Western Infirmary
26/3/12	Abstract Expression	13:30-16:30	Tennent Training Room, Western Infirmary
27/3/12	Submitting a Successful NHS Research Ethics Application Workshop		Tennent Training Room, Tennent Building
12/4/12	GCP Update		Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary
19/4/12	GCP Full Day		Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary
16/5/12	GCP Update		Tennent Training Room, Tennent Building
17/5/12	GCP Full Day		Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary
28/5/12	Informed Consent	09.30 - 12.30	Tennent Training Room Western Infirmary
12/6/12	GCP Update		Tennent Training Room, Tennent Building
14/6/12	GCP Full Day		Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary
3/7/12	GCP Non-Drug Trials		Tennent Training Room, Tennent Building
10/7/12	GCP Update		Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary
11/07/12	GCP Full Day		Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary

Introduction to Good Clinical Practice - Full Day

The course is appropriate for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP) and, as such, are required to provide evidence of GCP training.

This course is relevant to individuals who have no previous GCP training and those whose previous GCP training was more than two years ago.

Topics include:

• History of clinical trials and the development of GCP.
• Informed consent
• Responsibilities of research personnel
• Principles of GCP
• Pharmacovigilance
• Monitoring

Policy for Good Clinical Practice Training

Register for the GCP Course Full Day

Course Date: 22nd March 2012 19th April 2012 17th May 2012 14th June 2012 11th July 2012 [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

PAYMENT

The course is free to all NHS and University staff.
External Applicants - Full Day fee £150.
Payment by cheque made payable to: NHSGG&C Endowment Fund (724110)

Update on Good Clinical Practice-Half Day

This course is relevant for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP) and who have previously undertaken a GCP course and wish to update or re-fresh their knowledge.

It is particularly suitable for those who are conducting or supporting CTIMP and, as such, are required 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.

Topics include:

• Principles of GCP
• MHRA inspections
• Pharmacovigilance
• Quality Tools
• Trial master files
• Responsibilities in research team

Policy for Good Clinical Practice Training

Register for the Update on Good Clinical Practice - Half Day

Course Date: 29th February 2012 20th March 2012 12th April 2012 16th May 2012 12th June 2012 10th July 2012 [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Last CGP Course: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

PAYMENT

The course is free to all NHS and University staff.
External Applicants - Half Day fee £75
Payment by cheque made payable to: NHSGG&C Endowment Fund (724110)

Pharmacovigilance for CTIMP's

This workshop is intended for research personnel involved in clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs) sponsored by NHSGGC.

It is particularly relevant to those who are responsible for recording, assessing, or reporting drug related safety issues.

AIM

The aim of the workshop is to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills they require to fulfil their responsibilities in safety reporting.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of the workshop attendees will:

• Define the terms used in Pharmacovigilance
• Know who is responsible for safety reporting
• Identify and assess medical events for seriousness, causality and expectedness
• Apply the process for safety reporting in CTIMPs sponsored by NHS GGC

Register for the Pharmacovigilance Course

Course Date: No Dates Available at Present [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

Recipes for Success - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing Workshop

This half day course, which mixes short lectures with practical activities, is appropriate for those involved in clinical research in any context, and who will be required to write and/or manage SOPs.

Topics include:

• Understanding the importance of SOPs
• Knowing how to write an SOP
• Knowing how to manage an SOP

This session is relevant for individuals who have no previous SOP writing experience and for those who wish to improve their skills.

Register for the SOP Workshop

Course Date: 27th February 2012 [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

PAYMENT

Fee £35
Payment by cheque made payable to: NHSGG&C Endowment Fund (724110)

There are no fees for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde/ West Node employees

Good Clinical Practice for Research (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 Research Governance Framework, which requires the application of the principles of Good Clinical Practice to all health research involving patients.

Topics include:

• History of the Research Governance Framework
• Informed Consent
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Quality Issues
• Principles of GCP

Register for the Research for GCP (Non Drug Trials)

Course Date: 3rd July 2012 [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

PAYMENT

Fee £35
Payment by cheque made payable to: NHSGG&C Endowment Fund (724110)

There are no fees for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde/ West Node employees

Abstract Expressions

Writing an Abstract

A workshop of a mixture of short presentations and practical activities for those who will need to write an abstract for conferences, publications and research applications.

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Register for the Abstract Expressions Course

Course Date: 26th March 2012 [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

PAYMENT

Fee £35
Payment by cheque made payable to: NHSGG&C Endowment Fund (724110)

There are no fees for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde/ West Node employees

Lecturing with Es

A guide to giving an effective presentation

A half-day course which mixes short lectures, videos & practical activities, teaching you the basic rules of giving presentations by following seven top tips.

• Preparation
• Designing a presentation
• Effective use of PowerPoint
• Dealing with Questions

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Register for the Lecturing with Es Course

Course Date: 26th March 2012 [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

PAYMENT

Fee £35
Payment by cheque made payable to: NHSGG&C Endowment Fund (724110)

There are no fees for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde/ West Node employees

Preparing a Scientific Poster

Presenter: Dr Amanda Wood

Poster presentations are an increasingly common aspect of academic conferences and research seminars, providing a vehicle for presenting work to peers and initiating discussion. Maximising the impact of a poster presentation is dependent upon clear representation of what is often complex and detailed information.

This half day course provides an overview of the key issues of effective poster design and the methods available for poster production. It will also provide the opportunity for the preparation of a poster for discussion /critique within the workshop. Designed to provide participants with a greater understaning of the effective planning processes that will help them produce powerful poster displays, the sesion will cover:

• When and where to use a poster
• Issues to consider when producing a poster
• Effective layouts - content, text, size, colour and graphics
• Production techniques and support available
• Group exercise - producing a poster
• Hints and tips on producing the perfect poster and common mistakes

Register for the Preparing a Scientific Poster Course

Course Date: No Dates Available at present [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

PAYMENT

Fee £35
Payment by cheque made payable to: NHSGG&C Endowment Fund (724110)

There are no fees for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde/ West Node employees

CTIMP Workshop

The aim of this workshop is to equip clinical research staff with an understanding of the key elements involved in conducting a clinicial trial of an investigational medicinal product (CTIMPs).

The workshop 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

• Define a clinical trial of an investigational medicinal product.
• Understand the role of the sponsor in commercial and non-commercial CTIMPs.
• Understand the essential documents included in a Study Site File.
• Plan a study visit in accordance with the protocol and study schedule.

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Register for the CTIMP Workshop Course

Course Date: February 1st 2012 [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

PAYMENT

Fee £50
Payment by cheque made payable to: NHSGG&C Endowment Fund (724110)

There are no fees for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde/ West Node employees

Laboratory Workshop

The aim of this 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. The workshop is relevant to those those who are new to research or to sample processing.

• Safety in the laboratory
• Pre analytics
• Centrifugation and aliquoting of samples
• Storage
• Use of dry ice

Register for the Laboratory Workshop Course

Course Date: 29th February 2012 [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

PAYMENT

Fee £15
Payment by cheque made payable to: NHSGG&C Endowment Fund (724110)

There are no fees for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde/ West Node employees

Submitting a Successful NHS Research Ethics Application Workshop

Register for the NHS Research Ethics Application Workshop

Course Date: 27th March 2012 [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

PAYMENT

Fee £35
Payment by cheque made payable to: NHSGG&C Endowment Fund (724110)

There are no fees for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde/ West Node employees

IRAS Training Course

This lecture style presentation will offer a detailed end to end guide to all management aspects of IRAS. There will be first hand guidance on how to navigate the system with maximum ease.

The key areas included:

• Using the IRAS project filter and integrated data set
• Transferring forms and projects across your research team
• Applying electronic authorisations to your applications
• Submitting your applications and amendments.

This session is relevant for all clinical researchers who will be using the IRAS system to apply for the relevant permissions and approvals.

Register for the IRAS Training Course

Course Date: No Dates Available [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

PAYMENT

Fee £35
Payment by cheque made payable to: NHSGG&C Endowment Fund (724110)

There are no fees for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde/ West Node employees

Informed Consent

Informed consent is the foundation of all ethical research.

This half-day workshop will focus on the ethical, legal and practical issues around obtaining informed consent from individuals participating in clinical research projects.

It will also cover consent issues relating to the use of human tissue and clinical information in research.

The workshop will consist of a mixture of short presentations, case studies and practical exercises.

It is designed for anyone who is involved in clinical research, but especially for those who are involved in the informed consent process.

Register for the Informed Consent Course

Course Date: 28th May 2012 [?]

Title: Dr Professor Mr Mrs Miss Ms [?]

First Name: [?]

Last Name: [?]

Designation: [?]

Department: [?]

Institution: NHS University Company Other [?]

Address: [?]

Telephone: [?]

Email Address: [?]

Confirmation will be sent on receipt of your application, this will secure your place on preferred date.

You will receive a reminder email prior to the course

PAYMENT

Fee £35
Payment by cheque made payable to: NHSGG&C Endowment Fund (724110)

There are no fees for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde/ West Node employees