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Program Overview

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Approved by the UW Department of Pharmacy and UW Department of Biostatistics

This program introduces participants to the fundamental scientific, ethical, practical, regulatory and economic concepts underlying clinical trials. While specifically designed for those entering the field of clinical trials, clinical research coordinators and clinical research associates also benefit from the program's comprehensive approach. The program may be helpful to individuals preparing for professional certification examinations.

Courses are taught by professionals and faculty active in clinical research and the implementation and management of clinical trials for hospitals, companies and academic institutions. Guest speakers bring their knowledge and experience to the program, and provide networking opportunities for students.

Program Benefits

• A comprehensive understanding of the ways in which clinical trials are conducted
• An appreciation of research design, statistical concepts and data management as they relate to clinical trials
• An introduction to the ethical dimensions of clinical trials, including informed consent, conflict of interest, human subject considerations and the roles of organizations such as Institutional Review Boards and the Food and Drug Administration
• Understanding of the several levels of clinical trials between the initiation of clinical research and the marketing of a drug or device
• An introduction to relevant parts of the Code of Federal Regulations and other rules governing clinical trials
• Understanding of the many parties involved in a clinical trial, and their relationships–subjects, investigators, sponsors, clinicians, regulators, etc.

Who Should Participate?

This program is intended for people entering the field of clinical trials as well as professionals such as clinical research coordinators (CRCs), clinical research associates (CRAs) and project managers. The program is also helpful to professionals in clinical trial data management, site coordination, or on Institutional Review Boards, or in companies sponsoring clinical trials.

Related Programs

• Biomedical Regulatory Affairs
• Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
• Master of Science in Biomedical Regulatory Affairs

Contact a Program Representative

If you have questions about this program, please call 206-685-8936 in the greater Seattle area, or 888-469-6499, or e-mail us.