The Clinical Trials Operations (CTO) Training team conducts regular, in-person training courses for Clinical Research Professionals of all levels. In particular, new CRCs, are strongly encouraged to sign up for CTO Foundations, which are courses focused on basic knowledge beneficial for new staff as they start their clinical research career at UCSF. Please visit the CTO Training webpage for course information and schedules. Register via the UC Learning Center.
Please review the Suggested Training Checklist created for CRCs, PIs and other research support staff at UCSF, both for onboarding and ongoing training. The checklist includes various training materials currently available, recommended and as needed items for each type of research (behavioral, observational and interventional). The specific trainings that you require will vary based on what types of clinical research projects you are working on. While this general list is a good starting place, we recommend that you speak to your Division/Department administrator, Principal Investigator and/or supervisor to see which topics are most important.
CRCs are responsible for the organization, coordination, and overall integrity of a research project with humans. Principal and co-investigators provide the overall direction in a clinical study, but CRCs have significant roles in clinical study activities, including Clinical Trial Study Start-Up.
| Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Information The CITI Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Basic Course is an overview of GCP. Some units on campus require this course, but it is optional for the HRPP. Be sure to check with your departmental GCP training requirements. |
iRIS IRB Training: Explore the HRPP training and the IRB’s Education Opportunities page for information on upcoming courses and access to materials from previous sessions. |
Clinical Research Coordinator Council All CRCs and any clinical research support staff are encouraged to join the CRC’s listserv. |
| APeX training for Clinical Coordinators These modules take about 5 hours according to the APEX training staff. |
| Data Management Tools available online include RedCap, MyResearch, & Research Data Browser. REDCap is a secure, web-based application for building and managing online surveys and databases. To receive access, complete the MyResearch Add New Users Request Form. For training information please contact Kimberly Romero or call 415-476-5768 |
We recommend that Coordinators who are new to UCSF visit Resources for New Coordinators for general institutional information.