GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research

This course is suitable for social and behavioral investigators and staff who must be trained in GCP.

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About this Course

The GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research course introduces GCP principles and discusses how they apply to clinical trials using behavioral interventions and social science research. This course is presented in a dynamic, nine-module format with narration, interactive features, and downloadable resources.

It covers key topics in clinical research:

  • Research Protocol
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Informed Consent Communication
  • Confidentiality and Privacy
  • Participant Safety and Adverse Event Reporting
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Research Misconduct

The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) “Policy on Good Clinical Practice Training for NIH Awardees Involved in NIH-funded Clinical Trials” establishes the expectation that all NIH-funded investigators and staff who are involved in the conduct, oversight, or management of clinical trials should be trained in GCP. This course helps behavioral and social science researchers meet that expectation.

The development of the GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research course was supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program, grant number 3UL1TR000433.

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Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Investigators, IRB Members, Key Study Personnel, Principal Investigators, Research Nurses, Research Staff, Researchers, Sponsors, Study Coordinators

Organizational Subscription Price: Included with Good Clinical Practice series, available as part of an organizational subscription package or for $1,000 as an add-on to current subscriptions.
Independent Learner Price: N/A

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Course Content

Introduction

Covers the importance of social and behavioral research best practices, and introduces common roles within research teams. Introduces GCP principles and reviews the definition of clinical trials in the context of social and behavioral research.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 17531 (English)

Research Protocol CME/CEU Badge

Discusses the elements of a social and behavioral research Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Introduces the concept of treatment fidelity and discusses strategies to minimize protocol deviations.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 17532 (English)

Recruitment and Retention CME/CEU Badge

Presents a number of best practices for recruiting participants, and keeping them enrolled and engaged in the study.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 17533 (English)

Informed Consent Communication CME/CEU Badge

Identifies the required elements of informed consent, provides a set of tools to use to prepare for and conduct informed consent, and discusses special situations that may have different consent requirements (such as, research involving children). Describes the purpose of the informed consent document and strategies to obtain consent.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 17534 (English)

Privacy and Confidentiality CME/CEU Badge

Defines privacy and confidentiality, provides strategies to protect participant privacy and confidentiality, and discusses how to identify and report breaches in privacy and confidentiality.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 17535 (English)

Participant Safety and Adverse Event Reporting CME/CEU Badge

Identifies adverse events and describes how to record and report them. Provides strategies for defining adverse events for a study and developing an adverse event reporting plan.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 17536 (English)

Quality Control and Assurance CME/CEU Badge

Explains the basics and importance of good quality control throughout the course of a study. Discusses the importance of identifying potential bias and implementing strategies geared toward upholding data integrity.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 17537 (English)

Research Misconduct CME/CEU Badge

Discusses research misconduct and reporting requirements. Illustrates misconduct through examples and consequences of misconduct. Reviews steps for reporting misconduct.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 17538 (English)

Conclusion

Revisits key ideas learned throughout the modules, as well as resources and job aids that learners may utilize while conducting social and behavioral research.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 17539 (English)


CME/CEU Credits

To purchase CE credits and units, you need to be affiliated with an organization that subscribes to this course or buy it as an independent learner first. Learn more about CE/CME Credits.

Physicians
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
3 Credits
(5 CE certified modules)
$60
1 June 2021
31 May 2024
Psychologists
CEP Credit/Hour
3 Credits
(5 CE certified modules)
$60
1 June 2021
31 May 2024
Pharmacists
CPE Contact Hour
3 Credits
(5 CE certified modules)
$60
1 June 2021
31 May 2024
Dentists
ADA CERP Credit
3 Credits
(5 CE certified modules)
$60
1 May 2022
31 May 2024
Optometrists
COPE CE Credit
3 Credits
(5 CE certified modules)
$60
1 May 2022
31 May 2024
Nurses
Nursing Contact Hour
3 Credits
(5 CE certified modules)
$50
1 June 2021
31 May 2024
Dietitians
CDR CPEU
3 Credits
(5 CE certified modules)
$50
1 May 2022
31 May 2024
Social Workers
Ethics CE Credit
3 Credits
(5 CE certified modules)
$50
1 June 2021
31 May 2024
Athletic Trainers
Category A hour/CEU
3 Credits
(5 CE certified modules)
$50
1 May 2022
31 May 2024
Other Participants
Certificate of Participation
3 Credits
(5 CE certified modules)
$50
1 June 2021
31 May 2024


FAQs

Who developed the GCP - Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research course?

The development of the GCP - Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research course was supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program, grant number 3UL1TR000433.

What are the software and hardware requirements for this course?

This course requires the following software and hardware for an optimal experience.

  • Windows or Mac OS
  • A recent version of Chrome or Safari or Edge and a screen size of 1,000 by 750 pixels or larger.
  • Firefox is not supported.
  • Android, iOS, and other tablet and phone devices are not supported at this time.


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