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Clinical Research for the Registered Nurse and other health related disciplines (A007)

A TWO-DAY COMPREHENSIVE & INTERACTIVE COURSE, CASE STUDIES & WORKSHOP

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Tel:  +954-957-3957;
Fax: +954-366-6011;

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Early registration for the RESORT is $975 +tax, if paid in full 30 days or more before the start, after that is $1250 + tax.
Early registration for the CRUISE is $1350 +tax, if paid in full 75 days or more before the start, after that is $1550 + tax.

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Clinical Research for Reg. Nurse and other related disciplines

Course Overview

Two(2) days intensive program to train Registered Nurses (RN)/ Nurses Practitioners in Clinical Research

This program provides RN’s with a specialization, upgrade or a career change.

The Clinical Trials Nurse Coordinator is an active very critical position where responsibility, management and accountability are a prime factor. Regulatory requirements and international studies increased the level of complexity of clinical trials where extremely organized and knowledgeable coordination is essential for the successful completion of the study.

Course Outline

After the completion of this course, the RN will be prepared to:

  • Organize the steps of a Clinical Trial. Site placement, Initiation, Monitoring, Close-up. The RN will be able to organize those meetings coordinating the investigator and other medical and administrative personnel to attend.
  • Protocol assessments. The RN will be able to interpret all the requirements of the protocol from the point of view of assessments, testing and patient compliance and investigational product accountability
  • Subject selection. Identify potential subjects from review of existing protected health information per Inclusion/Exclusion criteria. Patient confidentiality
  • Screening and Recruitment. Assist Investigator with screening and recruitment of patients.
  • Informed consent process The RN will manage the informed consent process with discussion of treatment and patient management as well as other therapeutic alternatives.
  • Organization and patient management. The RN will be able to plan/coordinate patient schedule for study procedures, return visits and study treatment schedules. Perform assessments at visits and monitor for adverse events. Educate patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report in between and during visits and potential side effects to expect, by the use of diaries as appropriate. Phone contacts
  • Investigators Clinical Trials Files. The Coordinator will organize file handling to ensure that documentation in the medical record is complete and on schedule. Also will develop the ability to transcribe data into CRF (paper forms and electronic forms) and databases. Will keep written documentation of every step of the clinical research process. Handling of protocol deviations or violations (by documentation in writing with appropriate follow-up). Collection of all documentation required to initiate a clinical study.
  • Serious Adverse Event Management. Obtain all internal and external information required to complete, report and follow up of Serious Adverse Events per regulatory, study sponsor and IRB requirements.
  • Investigational Product Accountability. Ensure appropriate drug orders are written, infused and appropriate testing; examination; procedures are performed during designated patient study visits.
  • Communications. Be a major liaison with pharmaceutical companies and regulatory bodies. Schedule visits from the sponsor. Prepare and respond to study monitors and sponsors and/or internal, external and FDA/HC audits.
  • Coordination activities. Coordinate patient visits/assessments and sponsors visit with investigators availability. Coordinate reams of paperwork, data management, and suddenly changing priorities and deadlines.

Who Should Attend

Beside registered nurses, this two-day course is also valuable for all participants with daily responsibilities in the following areas:

  •  Clinical Research
  •  Product Development
  •  Consultants
  •  Project Management
  •  Documentation and Medical Writing
  •  Quality Assurance
  •  Others who interact together to launch a product
  •  Regulatory Affairs
  •  Product Submission
  •  Training

REQUIREMENTS:
RN/RPN, or equivalent, and advanced nursing schools students.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE AND COURSE MATERIAL

  • Upon Completion of the course:

    • ***CME: 12 Elective credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians will be available to qualifying participants and
    • All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance
    • Also, after completion of the course, participant may decide to take a comprehension exam. If the exam is passed successfully, participant will receive the Certificate of Completion.
  • Registration fee for the RESORT includes:

    • 2 whole days of training in a beautiful ocean-front hotel,steps to popular Las Olas Beach, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    • Presentation, Reference and Study Materials( printed, also electronic copy)
    • Breakfast, Luncheon and Refreshments

    Registration fee for the CRUISE includes:

    • 2 whole days of training on a luxury Friday to Monday All-Inclusive CRUISE
    • Presentation, Reference and Study Materials( printed, also electronic copy)
    • All meals and Refreshments
    • Each participant will receive a copy of the book:

    "Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Audit Preparation: A Guide for the Pharmaceutical Industry", by: dr Mihajlovic- Madzarevic, Vera (to be published in April 2010 - ISBN: 9780470248850-Wiley)

  • Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Transportation to/from the airport
    • Parking, tips...
    • **Hotel accomodation: (Pelican Beach resort is completely non-smoking)
    To reserve your room, call Amanda Mohler at Direct - 954.556-7560, Hotel-954.568.9431 or (800) 525-OCEAN and mention the "Clinical Research Institute of America's" special rate for the room (valid up to 1 month before course starts). You may also want to send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
    • Tax is not included, please add 6% to the price of the course.

    Special group rates for this course (% off  the regular price of the course):

    • From 1-2 people from the same facility/clinic - as advertised
    • From 3 and up to 5 - 10% discount for the entire group
    • From 6 and up to 10 - 15% discount for the entire group
    • More than 10 people per group - please call Vesna at 1-877-428-1427

    Upon registration, you will receive a complete agenda and detailed information.

    At the time of registration, please notify us of any special dietary requirements.

    Enrolment to the course is accepted until one (1) week before the starting date.

    Clinical Research Institute of America reserves the right to cancel the course, if insufficient number of students are enrolled.

    For more information please Contact Us at:

    Phone: 1-877-428-1427 (toll free USA & Canada) or +954-975-0860 Fax: 954-366-6011

    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

    *CANCELLATION POLICY (% fee is based on a regular price of the course)

    Cancellation from date of signing up to 30 days prior to event...........full refund

    Cancellation from 30 days to 20 days prior to event.............................10% fee

    Cancellation from 20 days to 10 days prior to event….. ……............. 20% fee, after that......... 30% fee

    Note: Tax is not included - please add 6% to the price of the course.

    PRIVACY POLICY

    Any of the information we collect from you, in this form, will be used solely for the purpose of registering for this course. We do not sell, trade or otherwise transfer to outside parties any part of your personal information.

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