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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
Current Courses
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Introduction to Good Clinical Practice - Full day
Update on Good Clinical Practice - Half Day
Recipes for Success - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing Workshop
Good Clinical Practice for Research (Non-drug Trials)
Submitting a Successful NHS Research Ethics Application Workshop
We also offer courses in other areas of Scotland - Register for these through
Clinical Research Training for Scotland
IRAS Online Training Module
An online module has been added to the IRAS website to guide new users through IRAS. The module, which is free, explains how IRAS is structured and guides users through how to prepare and make applications using IRAS.