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Peninsula CLRN training events
Peninsula CLRN are keen to meet the training needs of those within its research community. We currently have the following training in place, although if you feel something is not covered here, please contact us to discuss further.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Introduction to GCP
This day long course is designed to provide a basic introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the EU Directives, UK Regulations and Research Governance Framework requirements covering clinical trials and other NIHR Portfolio studies conducted within the NHS. The session has a practical focus with the key aim being that participants know what to do to practice excellent GCP when they return to their workplace to ensure that the rights, safety and well-being of patients are always protected.
The Dates for Introduction to GCP are:
12th January 2012 – Plymouth, Postgraduate Medical Centre
12th January 2012 – Plymouth, Postgraduate Medical Centre (Paediatric focused training)
21st February 2012 – Exeter, Peninsula Medical School 7th March 2012– Truro, Knowledge Spa
6th June 2012– Torbay, Horizon Centre
30th July 2012 – Plymouth, Postgraduate Medical Centre
TBC September 2012 – Truro
TBC October 2012 – Barnstaple
GCP Refresher Training
The refresher course provides a half day alternative for staff who have previously attended Introduction to GCP to update their training. This is currently required every two years.
Dates for GCP Refresher are:
10th January 2012 – Plymouth, Postgraduate Medical Centre (13:00-16:30)
18th April 2012 – Barnstaple, Psychiatric Seminar Room (13:00-16:30)
15th August 2012 – Exeter, Peninsula Medical School (13:00-16:30)
12th November 2012 – Torbay, Anna Dart Lecture Theatre (09:00-12:30)
To book on to one of these courses visit : http://www.crncc.nihr.ac.uk/training/booking
Should you require any further details please contact:
David Walker, PenCLRN Administrator 01752 431947, Pen.CLRN@nhs.net
Valid Informed Consent Training
This training is open to all NIHR Associates (all clinical & academic staff) working on NIHR portfolio studies who are involved in the consent process. It covers a wide range of infromation including:
What is Informed Consent
A brief history of Informed Consent
Declaration of Helsinki
Components of Informed Consent
Process of Informed Consent
According to ICH GCP what items should an ICD cover?
GMC guidelines
Communication skills
Workshop
Summary
The dates for Valid Informed Consent are:
12th January 2012 – Plymouth, Postgraduate Medical Centre (13:05-16:10) (Paediatric focused training)
17th January 2012 – Truro, Knowledge Spa (09:30-12:30)
2nd April 2012 – Plymouth, Postgraduate Medical Centre (09:30-12:30)
17th July 2012 – Exeter, Peninsula Medical School (09:30-12:30)
22nd October 2012 – Torbay, Horizon Centre (09:30-12:30)
To book a place please contact David Walker, PenCLRN Administrator 01752 431947, Pen.CLRN@nhs.net
