An Introduction to Clinical Research

Appropriate for all research personnel, pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and administrators
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the history and purpose of clinical trials
  • Describe important ethical and regulatory aspects of conducting research
  • Discuss the role of the investigator and the institution when engaged in human subjects research
  • Identify the components of a research protocol
  • Discuss eligibility and patient safety once on study
  • Describe data management requirements for clinical trials
  • Discuss practical issues of conducting clinical trials in the outpatient setting
  • Discuss compliant billing practices
  • Describe best practices in investigational agent management
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    Lynda.owen@duke.edu or 919-257-8164
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