Study Coordinator Training

This online course is an introduction to clinical research for people across the University of Rochester who are working in or plan to work in the role of study coordinator. By the end of this course, learners will have foundational knowledge of the basics of working as a research coordinator and will be ready to complete any additional study- or department-specific training.

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Goals

• Have the foundational knowledge of the basics of working as a research coordinator, including:
  • Case reports
  • Study setup
  • Study management
  • Recruitment and retention
• Be ready for department specific training

Contact

For questions about this online course or the corresponding in-person CTSI Coordinator Training course, please email ResearchHelp@urmc.rochester.edu.

Enroll

To access this course, you must enroll in the CTSI Study Coordinator Training on Blackboard:

1. Log into learn.rochester.edu using your UR/URMC Active Directory credentials
2. Select the Courses tab.
3. If you are already enrolled, select CTSI Coordinator Training which will be listed among your "CONTINUOUS" courses.

If CTSI Coordinator Training is not listed:

1. Log into learn.rochester.edu using your Active Directory credentials.
2. Select the Courses tab on the left-hand toolbar, then select the Course Catalog option in the upper righthand corner of the screen.
3. Search for "CTSI Coordinator Training" in the search catalog box, ensuring the creation date is before the current date, and click "Go."
4. Hover over "CTSI.CoordinatorTraining" and click the dropdown arrow, then select "Enroll."
5. The UR CTSI Coordinator Training should now be listed in your Course List.

The UR CTSI also has a corresponding in-person version of this course.

Eligibility

University of Rochester staff are welcome to enroll.

Cost

Free

Current Course

• Module 1: Introduction to Clinical Research
• Module 2: Investigational Product Development, Medical Device Development
• Module 3: The Clinical Research Team - Roles and Responsibilities
• Module 4: Clinical Study Protocol Breakdown, Feasibility Evaluation and Site Selection
• Module 5: Source Documentation, Case Report Forms, Study Tool Development, Standard Operating Procedures
• Module 6: Study Initiation, Start-up, and Ongoing Management Activities
• Module 7: Recruitment and Retention
• Module 8: ClinicalTrials.gov and How to Read Scientific Publications
• Module 9: Safety Reporting - Definitions and Reporting Requirements
• Module 10: Accountability for the Investigational Product
• Module 11: Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, and SOPs
• Module 12: Overview of Clinical Research Finances
• Module 13: Clinical Trial Software Systems, Other Training & Speakers