| Course Curriculum
Module I: Fundamentals of Clinical Research
This module will help you master the core fundamentals of clinical research starting with the background and history of clinical research. Then, you will learn the relevance of the fields of pathophysiology and pharmacology in clinical research. Later, you will focus on the process of drug development and its mechanisms before learning the different trial phases. Finally you will learn the distinction between Intellectual Property Rights and Patents that form the DNA of clinical research and you will learn their importance.
Contents of Module I
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The Pharmaceutical Industry and Clinical Research:
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Introduction to Clinical Research |
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Clinical Research Terminologies |
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CRO's and Clinical Research Careers |
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Patho-physiology, Pharmacology-Relevance to Clinical Research |
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Introduction to Drug Development |
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New Drug Discovery |
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Drug Formulation |
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Pre-clinical Drug Development |
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Approval Processes (IND, NDA, ANDA) |
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Clinical Trial Design |
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Bio-pharmaceutics, Bioavailability |
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Clinical Development of Drug |
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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Patents |
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Module II: Guidelines in Clinical Research
This Module focuses on the ethical guidelines detailed in the Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Declaration of Helsinki, Belmont Report, Nuremburg Code, etc that form the base of the clinical research pyramid. A good understanding of the principles of GCP is mandatory for handling clinical trials. Further, you will learn the regulations governing clinical research and particularly gain inputs on DCGI, Schedule Y which set the regulations regulating clinical trials in India.
Contents of Module II
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Ethics in Clinical Research |
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World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki |
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Ethics Committee-IRB/IEC |
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Brainstorming ICH-GCP |
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Clinical Research Regulation in India – Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) |
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Schedule Y |
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Regulatory Bodies in USA, Europe and Australia |
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Special Concerns |
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Protocol |
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Investigator Brochure |
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Informed Consent Process |
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Record Keeping and Data Handling |
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HIPAA in Clinical Research |
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Module III: Clinical Research Verticals
This module will give you an in-depth view of the different verticals in clinical research, ranging from Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to a Medical writer and Biostatistician etc.
Clinical trials are conducted in an increasingly complex and regulated environment. Hence, a robust understanding of the roles and responsibilities of different verticals in clinical research industry would give you an advantage of handling similar trials/situation in any complex setting.
As a clinical research professional, you must be able to work effectively with investigator, sponsor and clinical research co-coordinators to accomplish key objectives of the trials.
Contents of Module III
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Sponsor and CRO |
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Investigator |
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Site Selection and Recruitment of Subjects |
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Clinical Research Coordinator |
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Clinical Research Associate / Monitor |
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Clinical Data Management |
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Pharmacovigilance |
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Introduction to Medical Writing |
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Statistical Analysis and Clinical Trials |
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Quality Assurance |
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Module IV: Clinical Research Management
This module helps you understand the management aspects of clinical research including the important decisions to be taken during the conduct of a clinical trial, the pitfalls to avoid and the importance of quality management in clinical research. It will also explain the processes to undertake in order to successfully conduct and complete a clinical trial.
Contents of Module IV
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How to Manage Clinical Trials |
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Pitfalls in Clinical Research -- How to Avoid Them. |
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Clinical Research - Decision Making Tools |
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Quality Management in Clinical Research |
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Prescription for the Success in Clinical Research |
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Module V: Professional Development and Career Skills
The knowledge and skills you gain from this module will make you a better professional. The clinical research employers are on a constant look out for candidates with this professional edge.
Contents of Module
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Career Skills |
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Taking Charge of Your Career |
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Preparing a Winning Resume/CV |
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Interview Cracking Skills |
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Starting a New job |
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Professional Development Skills |
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Professional Development and Planning |
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Effective Communication Skills |
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Time Management |
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Tools for Decision Making |
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Problem Solving |
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Introduction to Six Sigma |
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Action Learning |
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Leadership Development |
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