Courses and Events
Information and booking for courses and events run by Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility
We run a variety of face-to-face and online courses and events covering a diverse range of topics relating to clinical research.
See below for information about our upcoming courses and events and associated booking links.
Please contact us if you have any queries, are unable to find a course you are looking for or you would like to contribute to our programme: education@EdinburghCRF.ed.ac.uk
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Note - For GCP courses only, book by email as detailed in course information. All other course bookings must be made via the external ePay booking site as outlined above.
Upcoming Courses
Self-directed | Online (Xerte)
About
This course aims to help you begin your patient public involvement activities.
These are some of the topics we will cover:
- What is patient and public involvement?
- Ways of working
- Making Patient and Public Involvement work for you
- Challenges and how to overcome them
- Resources: where to find help and support
Tutor
Carol Porteous
Cost
This course is a free resource
Access to Bitesize Introduction to Patient & Public Involvement (link to external Xerte website )
St Leonards Hall, Edinburgh
About
The brain health summer school is a four-day interactive course designed principally for trainee and qualified clinicians, nurses and allied health professionals working in (or with an aim to work in) brain health and Alzheimer’s disease services. Post-graduate students with an interest in pursuing research in brain health and Alzheimer’s disease will also be welcome, as are those interested in increasing their general knowledge of research in this area (for example public health workers). Admission will be limited to 30 participants to maximise learning and networking opportunities.
An important aim of the course is to introduce participants to approaches outside their current discipline with a view to developing multi-disciplinary practice and research. The course will provide an overview of brain health clinical services and an exploration of the evidence base underpinning these. There will be a blend of lectures and interactive activities throughout the summer school to enhance learning.
Click below to hear Sarah Gregory from Edinburgh Dementia Prevention talk about what you can expect on the Summer School and whether it's for you.
- Video: Edinburgh Dementia Prevention Summer School 2022 - Outline
- Description of programme and who would benefit from attending event.
Programme
Cost
Standard rate = £275 plus £25 for optional dinner
Book now: Dementia Prevention Summer School 2022(link to external ePay website)
13:00 - 16:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This live online workshop aims to help you find your way towards the effective involvement of patients and members of the public in your research. These are some of the topics we will cover:
- What is patient and public involvement all about?
- Ways of working
- Making Patient and Public Involvement work for you
- Challenges and how to overcome them
- Resources: where to find help and support
The workshop provides an excellent opportunity to discuss involvement, engagement and co-production with actively involved patients.
Tutor
Carol Porteous - CRF PPI Lead
Cost
This course is free-of-charge for University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian staff and students (booking still required through ePay link below)
- External Student - £40 (matriculation details required)
- Other Academic/NHS - £90
For industry rates, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 14 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: A Practical Guide to PPI in Research 28.09.22 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 16:30 UK Time | Seminar Room, Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
About
This one day course is designed either for those who have not studied Good Clinical Practice (GCP) before or those who have studied it more than two years ago. It is presented as a practical introduction to the subject and consists of a mixture of short lectures interspersed with practical activities, culminating in a monitoring workshop. The monitoring workshop allows the more abstract concepts that have been discussed throughout the day to be brought to life.
While the principles of GCP that are covered in the course are common to a wide range of different types of clinical research, the course does focus on the drug trial specific legislation. However, it also promotes the ‘GCP-mindset’ needed to satisfy inspectors and auditors and would, therefore, be useful for all clinical researchers.
This ICH E6 GCP Investigator Site Training meets the Minimum Criteria for ICH GCP Investigator Site Personnel Training identified by TransCelerate BioPharma, Inc. as necessary to enable mutual recognition of GCP training among trial sponsors.
Course Objectives
- Appreciate the need for regulation in clinical research
- Understand the UK legislative framework for Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs)
- Be familiar with the principles and conditions of GCP
- Understand the practicalities of demonstrating GCP
***Please note, places are limited, and priority will be given to those working or studying in the Lothians
Cost
This course is free of charge for students, academic and NHS staff based in Scotland.
To book a place, please email the Education Core: education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
(Please include: Name, Job title, Department, Employing organisation, email address)
09:30 - 12:30 UK time | Online (Zoom)
About
Health economics is still seen as a bit of a dark art by some, but it is increasingly important in clinical research, funding applications and communicating the value of research. This session will introduce the key concepts behind health economic evaluation, the motivation for undertaking health economics in a climate of resource scarcity and describe briefly a few of the philosophical debates in health economics at the moment which are particularly relevant to early career clinical researchers.
Learning objectives
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Obtain a good overview of the major theoretical and practical approaches to health economics in the UK
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Understand the relationship between clinical trials and health economics, and between health economics and clinical implementation on the ground
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'Know what you don't know' - understand when and where speaking to a health economist might be valuable
Tutor
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Alex Bates
Hear from tutor Alex Bates what to expect on this course.
- Video: Intro to Health Economics course_video
- Outline of "An Introduction to Health Economics" course by tutor, Alex Bates.
Cost
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Student rate (Matriculation Card Required) = £40
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NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh rate = £60
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Other academic/NHS rate = £90
For industry rates, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 21 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: An Introduction to Health Economics 05.10.22 (link to external ePay website)
10:00 - 13:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
Are you applying for grant funding from a major funder or charity? Do you want to work with patients and the public on your grant application but aren’t sure how or aren’t sure how to evidence it? In this course, we will explore what grant funders’ requirements are in terms of PPI, when you should be seeking patient and public input and how and where to include PPI in the grant application. This course is for you if:
- You are looking to find out what funders such as the Wellcome Trust and NIHR expect in terms of Patient Public Involvement (and engagement);
- You want to know how to truly incorporate meaningful PPI into the design and delivery of applications;
- You want to know how to work with Patient co-applicants;
- You want to be able to evidence your PPI activities in your funding application; and
- You want to know what activities you should be involving people in.
Bring along a current application you are working on or a future research idea you intend to seek funding for and develop your PPI plan for your grant application.
Objectives
By the end of the course, researchers should have:
- A better understanding of where to involve patients and the public and what funders’ PPI expectations are;
- A plan for completing their funding application;
- A plan of PPI activities for their research project.
Tutor
Carol Porteous, CRF PPI Lead.
Carol will be joined by members of the CRF PPI Panel, who will provide a public/patient perspective on the themes discussed.
Cost
- Student = £40 (matriculation details required)
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 22 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Grant Applications and PPI 6.10.22 (link to external ePay website)
10:00 - 12:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This course is intended primarily for lab staff who handle human samples but is also suitable for research nurses and other staff who regularly process bloods, use centrifuges, and store samples.
University of Edinburgh clinical research labs that analyse samples from Clinical Trials of Investigational Products (CTIMPs) i.e. drug trials, must comply with the principles of GCLP and these labs are open to inspection by the Medicines and Healthcare Products regulatory Agency (MHRA).
However, it is desirable for staff in any lab, or area that handles and stores human samples, to be aware of GCLP and comply as far as possible.
Tutor
Scott Denham
Cost
- Student (matriculation details required) = £40
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other Academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
Please note there is a cancellation date of 28 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: GCP for Laboratories 11/10/22 (link to external ePay website)
10:00 - 12:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
At the end of this practical workshop, you will have produced a first draft Data Management Plan (DMP) for your research project. You will understand the basic components of a good DMP. As this course is specifically for researchers involved in Clinical Trials, we will use the MRC template and guidance as the basis for this. Other relevant funders such as Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust will also be briefly discussed.
The course will cover the following topics:
- What is Data Management Planning?
- Why does it matter?
- An introduction to DMPonline
- What data will be collected or created?
- How will the data be documented and described?
- How will the data be stored, backed up and secured?
- How will ethics and intellectual property be handled?
- How, when and where will data be preserved and shared?
- Who is responsible and what will it cost?
Upon completion of this course, attendees will:
- Understand the necessity/benefits of producing a DMP;
- Know how to use DMPonline;
- Have drafted a basic DMP that they can complete after the course.
Before the course, attendees will need to register on DMPonline https://dmponline.dcc.ac.uk/), as they will be drafting a DMP using this online platform.
Tutor
Kerry Miller
Cost
- This course is free-of-charge for University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian staff and students (booking still required).
- External student (non-UoE/NHSL) = £30
- Other academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
Please note there is a cancellation date of 28 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Data Management Planning 12/10/2022 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 12:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This introductory online workshop uses a series of interactive sessions and short presentations to examine the features of a well-designed poster to equip participants with the knowledge and skill to design and present a good conference poster.
After the workshop each participant will be able to:
- understand the purpose of a conference poster;
- describe the principles/rules of good poster design;
- identify strategies for adding value to the poster;
- appreciate the importance of words, images, and flow;
- know how to deliver a conference poster.
The workshop can accommodate a minimum of six and a maximum of fifteen participants. You should come prepared to be an active participant.
Tutors
Penny Trotter and Danielle Marlow
Cost
This course is free-of-charge for staff and students of NHS Lothian, NHS Fife and University of Edinburgh.
- Other students = £40
- Other academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 29 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Designing a Poster 13.10.22 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 12:30 UK Time | Seminar Room, Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
About
This workshop is for experienced research personnel who have completed an Introduction to Good Clinical Practice within the last two years and require an update.
By the end of this workshop, you will be provided with:
- Update on the changing UK legislative framework for CTIMPs
- Refresher of your understanding of Good Clinical Practice
- Opportunity to share good practice and reflect on your own experience
***Please note, places are limited, and priority will be given to those working or studying in the Lothians
Cost
This course is free of charge for students, academic and NHS staff based in Scotland.
To book a place, please email the Education Core: education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
(Please include: Name, Job title, Department, Employing organisation, email address)
John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh
About
The 9th Edinburgh Clinical Research Methodology Course is a two-day course providing a comprehensive overview of the methods and frameworks currently required to perform cutting-edge clinical research.
The course will consist of interactive lectures and opportunities for delegates to network with distinguished researchers, all of whom are recognised experts in their field.
Aimed at practitioners at all levels from all disciplines (medical, allied health professionals, nursing and midwifery staff and scientists) who have an interest in or are actively engaged in clinical research.
Provisional programme -
Follow the event on Twitter using #ECRMC22
Cost
Registration fee - £200
For industry rate, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 9 September 2022. Cancellation prior to this date will incur a £50 administration fee. No refund will be given after this date, unless your place can be reallocated.
Book now: ECRMC 2022 (link to external ePay website)
13:00 - 14:00 weekdays (UK time) | Online (Microsoft Teams)
About
This course is designed to provide practical guidance on all the steps involved in doing a systematic review from planning through to completion. This course will enable delegates to understand the process of how the systematic review is put into action and to complete a systematic review involving quantitative studies. The teaching will include online lectures spread over two weeks and some hands-on practice using a range of tools and resources that are available to help researchers carry out reviews. The teaching material will include themed examples spanning both clinical and public health research.
Note - you should schedule two hours daily in addition to the live sessions for the completion of pre-course work.
The course is suitable for those planning on doing systematic reviews and also anyone needing to evaluate and interpret existing systematic review evidence. Therefore, this course is widely applicable to researchers, healthcare professionals and students.
Please note that booking on this course closes on Sunday 16 October 2022 as we will be circulating pre-course work on 19 October 2022.
Cost
- Student = £160
- NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh = £220
- Other Academic/NHS = £360
For industry rates and information, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 10 October 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Planning and Conducting a Systematic Review 24.10.22 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 13:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
A half day of interaction with Research Ethics Committee (REC) members and staff providing an insight into the NHS ethical review process.
Step-by-step guidance on the ethical review process including details on what to do before submitting an application, during the committee meeting and after gaining ethical approval. REC staff will provide advice on submitting the correct paperwork and their opinions on what information is required for a successful application.
Tutors
Helen Newbery
Lindsay Murray
Cost
***Free-of-charge for University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian staff and students*** (booking still required through ePay)
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian staff/students = £0
- External (non-UoE/NHSL) student = £40
- Other Academic/NHS = £90
There is a cancellation date of 13 October 2022. You will still be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Helping you to submit a successful Research Ethics application 27/10/22 (link to external ePay website)
Venue - P&J Live, Aberdeen
About
The Scottish Metabolomics Network Symposium is a nationwide meeting to discuss current work and challenges within the area of metabolomics. This event is aimed at PIs, post-docs and students with a focus on sharing knowledge, analysing and solving unique problems and educating and implementing training within this field.
The Scottish Metabolomics Network Symposium will be held on 03 and 04 November 2022.
Website for more info: http://scottishmetabolomics.net/
Twitter: #ScotMetNet
Call for Posters
If you would like to present a poster at the Scottish Metabolomics Network Symposium 2022, please download and complete the poster abstract submission form by Friday 07 October 2022 and email to education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
Cost
- Early Bird (payment received by 07/10/22):
- Early Career Researcher (ECR) - inc of PhD, post-doc (within 6 years of PhD completion), technicians and UGs = £50
- Researcher - inc of junior and senior PIs/researchers and facility managers = £75
- Standard Rate (both categories) (from 08/10/22) = £100
PLEASE NOTE: The cancellation deadline for this event is 04 October 2022. If you cancel after this date you will not be given a refund. However, if you can find a substitute delegate they can take the place at the event.
Book now: SMN Symposium 2022 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 16:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This one day online course is designed either for those who have not studied Good Clinical Practice (GCP) before or those who have studied it more than two years ago. It is presented as a practical introduction to the subject and consists of a mixture of short lectures interspersed with practical activities, culminating in a monitoring workshop. The monitoring workshop allows the more abstract concepts that have been discussed throughout the day to be brought to life.
While the principles of GCP that are covered in the course are common to a wide range of different types of clinical research, the course does focus on the drug trial specific legislation. However, it also promotes the ‘GCP-mindset’ needed to satisfy inspectors and auditors and would, therefore, be useful for all clinical researchers.
This ICH E6 GCP Investigator Site Training meets the Minimum Criteria for ICH GCP Investigator Site Personnel Training identified by TransCelerate BioPharma, Inc. as necessary to enable mutual recognition of GCP training among trial sponsors.
Objectives
- Appreciate the need for regulation in clinical research
- Understand the UK legislative framework for Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs)
- Be familiar with the principles and conditions of GCP
- Understand the practicalities of demonstrating GCP
***Please note, places are limited, and priority will be given to those working or studying in the Lothians
Cost
This course is free for students, academic and NHS staff based in Scotland.
To book a place, please email the Education Core: education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
(Please include: Name, Job title, Department, Employing organisation, email address)
13:00 - 16:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This course discusses how to advertise and recruit patient and public members, organise your first meeting and how to keep your PPI group running successfully and sustainably.
- Are you struggling with where to begin in setting up a PPI group?
- Are you wondering how to keep an existing panel going?
- Unsure if a panel is the best means to conducting PPI in your research?
Objectives
- Leave with a plan for your new or existing PPI group
- Know how to create adverts and role descriptions for your panel
- Understand how to keep running your group and make it sustainable
Tutor
Carol Porteous - PPI Lead. Carol will be joined by members of the CRF PPI Panel, who will provide a public/patient perspective on the themes discussed.
Cost
- Student = £40 (matriculation details required)
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other academic/NHS - £90
For industry rates, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 26 October 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Creating and Running a PPI Group 09.11.22 (link to external ePay website)
10:00 - 11:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
The practical applications in Higher Education of the most recent social or technical development (MOOCs, social media, digitisation and online collaboration etc.) or regulatory changes (RCUK & HEFCE OA policies, new copyright exceptions) has led to a new level of complexity vis-à-vis Open Access and Copyright compliance.
Copyright and licensing training is an important way to build confidence, awareness and staff skills, enabling them to provide information services in compliance with the law and open educational resources.
This Introduction to Copyright and Licensing training course is well-suited to those who require a basic understanding of copyright law, licensing, and open educational resources. For those who already have some knowledge of copyright law and licensing, this course can serve as a refresher. Opportunities for questions and discussions will be ample.
This 1.5 hr training course provides an introduction to copyright including:
- Components and duration of UK copyright law
- Public domain
- UK copyright exceptions related to teaching & research
- Licences and how they allow specific re-use of copyright protected works
- Copyright risk assessment
Tutor
Charlie Farley
Charlie is the University of Edinburgh's Open Educational Resources (OER) Advisor for Educational Design and Engagement.
Cost
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian staff and students = FREE-OF-CHARGE (booking still required)
- External (non-UoE/NHSL) student = £15
- Other academic/NHS = £25
For industry rates, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 27 October 2022. You will still be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: An Introduction to Copyright and Licensing 10.11.2022 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 12:30 | Online (Zoom)
About
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are key tools in any quality management system. In clinical research, they can help to protect the safety of participants and the integrity of data by ensuring that essential processes are performed correctly and consistently every time. Well written and managed SOPs can enhance the quality, efficiency and credibility of a research project. However, get them wrong and they can quickly become more of a hindrance than a help!
This half-day virtual course is designed for anyone who is involved in writing or managing SOPs in a clinical research setting. In addition to short presentations, the course includes a significant practical component, offering attendees the chance to practice and hone their SOP writing skills.
Tutor
James Gibson
Cost
- Student = £40 (matriculation details required)
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other academic/NHS - £90
For industry rates, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 01 November 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: There's an SOP for that 15.11.2022 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 13:00 UK Time | Zoom
About
Statutory GCP inspections conducted by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are an important part of the regulation of clinical trials in the UK. Anyone who sponsors, conducts or supports a clinical trial in humans involving an investigational medicinal product (CTIMP) or a medical device may find themselves face-to-face with an MHRA inspector. What an inspector will be looking for is evidence that trials have been conducted in compliance with applicable legislation and the principles of GCP. It is a daunting prospect for many, but an understanding of what to expect and how to prepare can help smooth the process and lead to a successful inspection outcome.
This virtual half-day course will use presentations and workshops to provide an overview of the GCP inspection process from notification to closure, along with some handy hints and tips for surviving the experience relatively unscathed. It is aimed at anyone who may be involved in an MHRA GCP inspection.
Tutor
James Gibson
Cost
- Student (matriculation details required) = £40
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 2 November 2022. You will still be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Inspection Survival Guide: Being prepared for an MHRA GCP inspection 16.11.2022 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 13:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This online workshop will focus on the ethical, legal and practical issues around obtaining informed consent for paediatric clinical research in Scotland. The first half of the course examines the legislation and guidance in relation to consent, with a specific focus on who is able to give consent, dependent on the type of trial and the age of the participant. The second section discusses how to implement the legislation by closely examining the consent process and highlighting practical considerations.
Suitable for all those involved in paediatric trials, the aim of the course is to provide participants with an improved knowledge of the subject and the confidence to apply best practice within their own work areas.
Please note: this course focuses on Scottish legislation.
Tutors
- Jo Merrifield
- Naomi Hickey
Cost
- Student (matriculation details required) = £40
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 3 November 2022. If you cancel after this date, you will still be charged.
Book now: Paediatric Consent 17.11.2022 (link to external ePay website)
09:00 - 17:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This one day virtual workshop is directed to those who have a working knowledge of basic statistical concepts and want to transition to the R environment. Using realistic examples from day-to-day research practice, we will cover the entire process from receiving a dataset to producing an analysis output ready for write-up, covering the most common problems that may occur along the way. The course will consist of a mix of lectures and practicals so participants will have the opportunity to practice acquired knowledge directly during the workshop.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to:
- Read datasets in various formats;
- Clean and prepare variables for the analysis;
- Explore and describe the data (producing table of descriptive statistics);
- Visualise the data (basic plots and graphs);
- Perform group differences tests (t-test; ANOVA);
- Perform tests of association (correlation coefficient, linear, logistic and multinomial regression).
Tutor
Dr Iva Čukić
Cost
- Student (matriculation details required) = £80
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £120
- Other academic/NHS = £180
For industry rates, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 4 November 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: A Realistic Introduction to R 22.11.2022 (link to external ePay website)
Thursday 24th - Friday 25th November 2022 | Edinburgh Clinical Trials Management Course (ECTMC) 2022
09:00 - 17:00 | John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh
About
The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to the management of clinical trials, by giving an overview of the standard processes and legal requirements necessary to undertake clinical research. Made up of a range of workshops, practical tasks and lectures, these interactive sessions cover key topics including managing the setup and delivery of clinical research. Sessions aim to facilitate discussion, information exchange and provide networking opportunities.
The course is relevant to individuals currently involved in the management of clinical trials, including trials assistants, trial coordinators, project support and clinical research staff, as well as those who are new to the clinical research field.
Draft programme -
Cost
- NHS/Academic = £550
- Optional dinner on 24/11/22 = £30
- Industry = £1450
There is a cancellation date of 24 September 2022. Cancellation prior to that date will incur a £50 administration fee. No refund will be given after this date, unless your place can be reallocated.
Book now: ECTMC 2022 24-25/11/22 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 12:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This virtual workshop is for experienced research personnel who have completed an Introduction to Good Clinical Practice within the last two years and require an update.
By the end of this workshop, you will be provided with:
- Update on the changing UK legislative framework for CTIMPs
- Refresher of your understanding of Good Clinical Practice
- Opportunity to share good practice and reflect on your own experience
***Please note, places are limited, and priority will be given to those working or studying in the Lothians
Cost
This course is free of charge for students, academic and NHS staff based in Scotland.
To book a place, please email the Education Core: education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
(Please include: Name, Job title, Department, Employing organisation, email address)
09:00 - 13:00 UK time | Online (Zoom)
About
In the first part of this session, we will focus on HOW to prepare your speech. We will talk about effective ways to plan and design your speech and then we will move on to supporting the speech with visual aids.
In the second part of this session, we will discuss HOW to prepare yourself. We will talk about stage fright and ways to control it; we will discuss ways to remember your speech and we will talk about the use of voice and movement to enhance and better communicate your speech.
In the third part of the session, you will have the opportunity to practice your speech and receive feedback. You will also have the opportunity to watch and evaluate other speeches.
Tutor
Emmanouela Theodoratou
Watch this short video to hear from Emmanouela about the course and what to expect.
- Video: An Introduction to Public Speaking
- A short outline from tutor Emmanouela Theodoratou of what to expect from the course "An Introduction to Public Speaking (How to design and deliver successful speeches for a live audience)".
Cost
- Student (matriculation details required) = £40
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 16 November 2022. You will still be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: An Introduction to Public Speaking 30.11.2022 (link to external ePay website)
10:00 - 13:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This course discusses why Patient Public Involvement (PPI) is particularly useful for the development of clinical trials and how it can help in the design of trials and in the recruitment and retention of participants
- How can involving patients in the design of your project improve the plans for your trial?
- What does the evidence tell us about the impact of involving patients and the public in clinical trials?
- Learn how recruitment and retention can be improved by the involvement of patients and the public.
Objectives
- Learn when PPI is most useful in the development of clinical trials;
- Understand what knowledge patients and the public can bring which could help in the design and running of your trial;
- Create a plan for PPI in your clinical trial.
Tutor
Carol Porteous - CRF PPI Lead. Carol will be joined by members of the CRF PPI Panel, who will provide a public/patient perspective on the themes discussed.
Cost
- Student = £40 (matriculation details required)
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other academic/NHS = £90
For industry rate, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 17 November 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: PPI in Clinical Trials - Design, Recruitment & Retention 01.12.22 (link to external ePay website)
We regularly offer courses on the range of topics listed below. If you are interested in any of these topics and there is no course listed above, email us at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk, and we will contact you once we have new dates.
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- Helping you to submit a successful NHS Ethics Application
- Stats for the Terrified
- Making Sense of Numbers
- Informed Consent
- Patient and Public Involvement (various courses)
- Copyright and Licensing
- Good Manufacturing Practice
- An Introduction to Qualitative Methods
- Bite-size Practical Project Management
- A Realistic Introduction to R
- Research, GDPR and Confidentiality - what you need to know
- Preparing and Conducting a Systematic Review
- Mixed Methods
- There's an SOP for that! A practical guide to Standard Operating Procedures
- Data Management Planning
- An Introduction to Health Economics
- Literature Searching
- GCP for Laboratories
- Using EndNote to manage literature
Please note: we are not for profit: course fees are charged to cover tutor, administration and other costs associated with course delivery.
Industry rates are available for courses on request at: Education@EdinburghCRF.ed.ac.uk