Clinical Research Support Program (CRSP) Educational offerings provide academic training in the principles essential for success in the clinical research environment. In-person, classroom-based, and online courses relevant to investigators, study coordinators, financial staff, regulatory coordinators, and other research staff are available, with emphases on Good Clinical Practices (GCP), compliance, and other key topics. Download the 2024-2025 training calendar now. For specific information on upcoming CRSP events such as topics, presenters, Zoom details, and more, please visit our Upcoming Events page. You can also revisit past CRSP training opportunities by visiting the our CCTS Video Channel.*Continuing Medical Education Credits: For CCTS courses that offer CME credit (ROP, RTP, and RSS), completing the evaluation link provided at the close of each course is mandatory to receive the credit. The deadline to complete the evaluation is one week after the conclusion of the activity. Click here for more info.
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- What: A presentation of updates from various UAB research entities, including the CCTS, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), OnCore, and more.
- Why: To provide critical guidance on new or changing requirements and support the conduct of clinical research at UAB (and beyond).
- When: Quarterly
- Who: All clinical research teams, regardless of study type or foci, are encouraged to send at least one person to attend and take back updates to their team and home office.
- Upcoming Dates (11:30 am-1 pm): Apr. 8, 2025
Register to Attend Lunch & Learn Sessions Here
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- What: CITP is a hands-on didactic and pragmatic training and education program to prepare new investigators in the conduct and implementation of human subject research.
- Why: To promote awareness of the role and responsibility of principal investigators in the conduct of clinical research and good clinical practice (GCP) competencies for investigators conducting clinical research. To enhance investigator awareness of the administrative infrastructure supporting clinical research at UAB, and promote its effective utilization to enable efficient time-to-trial-activation.
- When: Tuesdays for five consecutive weeks; 9am-1pm for Fall sessions and 1-5pm for Spring sessions.
- Who: The program is designed for those with MDs, DOs, DMDs, and PhDs, with a heavy emphasis on the responsibilities of investigators when overseeing clinical trials with humans.
- Upcoming Dates (1-5 PM): Feb. 4, 2025 | Feb. 11, 2025 | Feb. 18, 2025 | Feb. 25, 2025 | Mar. 4, 2024
Applications are not currently being accepted*
Applications closed at 5 PM (CT) on Jan. 31, 2025.*The Clinical Investigator Training Program generally receives admission applications in numbers that exceed the number of available spaces. For more information on specific requirements and application deadlines please contactCRSPtraining@uabmc.edu . -
- CITP on the Go is a convenient way to participate in the CCTS Clinical Investigator Training Program, an abbreviated training curriculum for clinical investigators and trialists. The program promotes excellence in clinical practice and educates on the research capacities and expertise available to support clinical trials.
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- The CCTS Clinical Research Support Program (CRSP) team provides OnCore training for all OnCore users across the Medical Enterprise. This includes in-person classroom-based training and training materials that are available for download.
- For information about the next OnCore training opportunity, please email
oncoretraining@uabmc.edu .
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- What: A one-session, high-level overview of how to implement a sponsored or investigator-initiated study, including key clinical, regulatory and financial requirements.
- Why: To provide basic tools, familiarize attendees with research study terms, and help those new to research avoid common pitfalls.
- When: Offered every 2-3 months | 9AM-12:30PM
- Who: For young investigators and research staff who are new to research, as well as any who could use a refresher course in key aspects of a clinical trial. The CCTS strongly encourages new faculty, coordinators, budget and regulatory staff to attend. *Attendees may earn 4 AMAPRA Category 1 CME credits.
- Upcoming Dates (9am-12:30pm): Mar. 13, 2025 | May 22, 2025
Please note: Completing a pretest and video is mandatory for all participants before the live session begins. A link to access the required pretest and video will be sent to registered individuals. Zoom details will be provided once the prerequisites are complete.
Register for the March 13th ROP Now
*Registration will close at 5pm (CT) on Friday, March 7th
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- What: In-depth training on essential areas of research with key leaders in research at UAB over six sessions. This program provides academic training in the principles required to excel in today’s dynamic clinical research environment.
- Why: To educate on implementing and managing a clinical study or trial with an emphasis on Good Clinical Practices (GCP), compliance, and other key topics.
- When: This is a six-week program, offered in the spring and fall, meeting once per week from 1-4:30pm.
- Who: Appropriate for study coordinators, billing staff, regulatory coordinators, and other research staff.
- Cost: $150 enrollment fee.
- Upcoming Dates (1-4:30pm): Apr. 1, 2025 | Apr. 15, 2025 | Apr. 22, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | May 13, 2025
Register for Spring 2025 RTP, Starting Apr. 1st
*Registration will close one week prior to the start of the program. Enrollment will ONLY be confirmed once the enrollment fee has been received.
Contact
CRSPtraining@uabmc.edu with any questions.
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- What: Brief presentations on topics such as IRB Updates, Clinical Trial Recruitment, Clinical Trial Billing, Best Budget Practices, Informed Consenting, HIPAA Regulations, and more!
- Why: The goal of this program is to fill any gaps in information related to the implementation of clinical trials that have been identified by investigators and their research teams.
- When: Offered the first and third Thursday of each month. Usually from 12:00-1:00 pm.
- Who: Seminar topics will be of interest and relevance to clinical research personnel including investigators, regulatory personnel, study coordinators and financial administrators. *CME credits provided for each session.
- 2025 Dates (12-1pm): Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month through June 5, 2025.
Register to Attend RSS Sessions Here
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Mastering Collaborative Research Leadership-
What: 8-week course to enhance leadership skills among clinical research team members through experiential learning
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Why: Understand fundamental concepts of leadership, interpersonal effectiveness, trust-building and teamwork
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Who: Clinical Research Staff Professionals committed to enhancing their interpersonal and leadership skills
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