The Beginning – A CRC’s Guide to Clinical Research Management

Overview

A beginner's course that equips entry-level Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) with the necessary know-hows, competencies and skills to perform and support clinical research studies. Participants will gain insights on how to manage a study from initiation to close out including the roles and responsibilities of a CRC; management of investigational products and biological samples; how to prepare for a monitoring visit and more.

This course is part of the cluster CRC training series brought to you by SingHealth Clinical Trials Coordinating Centre (CTCC).
 

Learning Objectives

Training will be delivered in 3 parts:

Part 1: eLearning modules (Approximate training hours: 8.5 hours)

• Drug Development
• History of Research Ethics
• PI and Sponsor's Responsibilities in Clinical Research Studies
• Responsibilities of a CRC During the Pre-Study Phase
• Responsibilities of a CRC During Study and Post Study
• What to take note of in a protocol
• Protecting Subject Confidentiality
• Essential documents
• Management of Biological Samples
• Maintenance of Investigational Site File
• Fraud and Misconduct
• Safety Reporting 
• Investigational Product (IP) Accountability and Storage
• Preparing for Monitoring Visit
• Audit and Inspection
• Overview of Clinical Trial Insurance
• How to Manage Research Patients
• User Guide for SCM CTR Research Note

NOTE: Participants from SingHealth are also required to complete the SingHealth “Human Biological Research Act (HBRA) Essentials” course as part of the eLearning

Part 2: Webinar lectures (Training hours: 4 hours)

• Regulatory Requirements for Clinical Trials 
• Informed Consent Process and Documentation
• HBRA Consent

Part 3: Online quiz (Approximate training hours: 1.5 hours)

Participants are required to complete Part 1 and 2 before they will be allowed to attempt the online quiz

Note: Attendance will be taken for all components and an e-certificate of completion will be issued after completion of the course.

*Programme may be subjected to change

Target Audience

All newly-hired CRCs involved in the conduct of clinical trials and clinical research studies (new hires and staff with less than 2 years of CRC experience);

CRCs with less than 6 months of clinical trial experience (i.e. interventional studies) would also benefit from attending the course

Dates

• Part 1 - eLearning: 12 August to 7 October 2025 (2 months)
• Part 2 - Webinar lectures: 8 October 2025 (1 half day)
• Part 3 - Online quiz: 9 to 23 October 2025 (2 weeks)

Time

Part 2 - Webinar lectures: 9.00am to 1.00pm

The session will be opened 10 minutes prior in order to give all participants sufficient time to setup their account and contact us for any technical difficulties.

Note: Participants are advised not to schedule appointments/ meetings within the duration of the webinar

Course Fees

SingHealth staff: $652.91* (waived for all SingHealth Clinical Research Coordinators and Research Coordinators i.e. staff mapped to the CRC CDP)

Non-Singhealth staff: $783.71* 
*Inclusive of 9% GST

Note: For SingHealth staff, full course fees will be charged to your department if you do not attend the course

Class Size

50 - 70 pax

Venue

Online (via Webconference platform) 

Organiser

SingHealth Academy & Clinical Trial Coordinating Centre  

Registration Details

NOTE: Please inform and attain approval from your supervisor and respective institution HRs before sending in your registration.

 Please register via the FormSG link below by 7 August 2025: 

The Beginning – A CRC’s Guide to Clinical Research Management Registration | FormSG  

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful registrants will be notified via email with information on payment details and instructions for completing the course. 

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