Skip Ribbon Commands
Skip to main content
Menu

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
  • Human Biological Research Act (HBRA) Essentials
  • 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

Part 2: Webinar lectures
  • Regulatory Requirements for Clinical Trials
  • Informed Consent Process and Documentation
  • HBRA Consent

Part 3: Online quiz
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: 11 March – 23 April 2024 (1.5 months)
  • Part 2 - Webinar lectures: 24 April 2024 (1 half day)
  • Part 3 - Online quiz: 25 April – 2 May 2024 (1 week)

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.

To register, please email the following information to ask@singhealthacademy.edu.sg -
Full name: 
Contact number:
Designation:
Department 
Institution:
Email address:
Mode of payment (not required for SingHealth CRC/RC): Cheque/ Sponsored by Department  
Supervisor's name:
Supervisor's designation:
Supervisor's email address:

Number of years of CRC experience:
Nature of research involved (apportion percentage if you are involved in >1 type of research):
S/N Involvement Weightage (%)
1Clinical trials (interventional studies involving drug/biologics, medical device or procedures) 
2Clinical Research (non-interventional studies) 
3Medical Records Review (non-interventional and non-invasive) 
4Questionnaire/Survey/Interview (non-interventional and non-invasive) 
5Others (Please list):
Total 100

 

Example:

S/N Involvement Weightage (%)
1Clinical trials (interventional studies involving drug/biologics, medical device or procedures)20
2Clinical Research (non-interventional studies)30
3Medical Records Review (non-interventional and non-invasive)50
4Questionnaire/Survey/Interview (non-interventional and non-invasive)
5Others (Please list):
Total 100

Please register by 4 March 2024.
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.
   
In line with the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), please note that we have updated our SingHealth Data Protection Policy, a copy of which is available at http://www.singhealth.com.sg/pdpa. Hard copies are also available on request.



<< Back to programme listing