Class Information for Fundamentals of Clinical Research for the Clinical Research Nurse
Session: September 14 - September 21
Type: Online
Class Size: 70
# Openings: 15
Class Session Date(s): 01/02/20 - 12/31/20
Registration Dates: 02/20/2019 08:38 AM - 09/11/2020 08:38 AM
Coordinator: Sharon L Flynn
Description
This educational program is designed for registered nurses who work as a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) at the NIH Clinical Center. The program will serve as an introduction to the specialty practice of Clinical Research Nursing and provide the foundation on key concepts essential to the five dimensions of Clinical Research Nurse practice and their related competencies.
Contact Hours
0
Special Comments
Starting in September, this course will be moving to an online format. Participants will have one week to complete all of the course modules, the course evaluation, and the post-knowledge assessment. Participants should be prepared to spend at least 12-16 hours completing the course requirements.
Target Audience
Clinical Center Nursing Department (CCND) nurses with at least 6 months of experience at the Clinical Center.
Course Objectives
1. Describe basic terminology and concepts in relation to clinical research. 2. Describe in general terms, two regulations applicable to conducting safe and ethically responsible clinical research. 3. Discuss the elements of the informed consent document and describe the process for obtaining and maintaining informed consent/assent. 4. Discuss ethical issues that may arise when caring for a research participant on a clinical research protocol. 5. Differentiate the following roles in relation to the research protocol and research participant: principle investigator, research nurse coordinator, data manager, etc. 6. Recognize essential elements of a clinical research protocol as it is related to the role of a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) in the care of a research participant. 7. Discuss the roles and responsibilities (activities) commonly performed by CRN's within the Clinical Center Nursing Department.
Pre-requisites
RN's with at least 6 months of experience at NIH.
Additional Information
This educational program is designed for registered nurses who work as a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) at the NIH Clinical Center. The program will serve as an introduction to the specialty practice of Clinical Research Nursing and provide the foundation on key concepts essential to the five dimensions of Clinical Research Nurse practice and their related competencies. Starting in September, this course will be online. Participants will have one week to complete all of the course requirements including viewing module content addressing the dimensions of clinical research and completing knowledge checkpoints, the post-course evaluation, and the post-knowledge assessment. The online course will be self-paced and participants should plan to spend at least 12-16 hours completing the course requirements.Session Schedule
| Date | Times | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday September 15, 2020 | 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM | Building 45 (Natcher):Conf Room E1 & E2 |
| Wednesday September 16, 2020 | 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM | Building 45 (Natcher):Conf Room E1 & E2 |
