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Class Information for Fundamentals of Clinical Research for the Clinical Research Nurse

Session: February 24 & 25, 2021
Type: Online
Class Size: 50
# Openings: 16
Class Session Date(s): 02/24/21 - 02/25/21
Registration Dates: 11/25/2020 10:33 AM - 02/15/2021 11:00 AM
Coordinator: Jennifer L Jabara

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

No contact hours are offered with this training.

Special Comments

Course will be hosted live via WebEx with examination taken online.

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

6 months as a CRN in the NIH CCND.

Additional Information

Course currently slated to be online due to the COVID-19 pandemic and organizational safety measures. In-person offerings will be scheduled when it is deemed safe to do so.

Session Schedule

Date Times Location
Wednesday February 24, 2021 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM TBA
Thursday February 25, 2021 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM TBA