Training and Support

 What is GCP Training?

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is the international, ethical, scientific and practical standard to which all clinical research is conducted. Compliance with GCP provides public assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of research participants are protected and that research data are reliable. 

Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

Our Introduction courses  are designed for individuals who are new to clinical research, who have no previous experience of delivery of clinical research in the NHS.

Our Refresher courses are designed for experienced research delivery staff who:

• • • have previously completed an Introduction course

    • have recent practical experience of working in a clinical research environment and have a good understanding of GCP and related frameworks. 

On the Home Page of NIHR Learn you will find various icons.

Explore Learning includes:

GCP And Other Research Delivery Training where you will find online courses for: 

• Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

• GCP Refresher

• Fundamental level courses

• Informed Consent

• A module entitled ‘Delegation of Duties in Research’ to help you decided which level of training you require

Locally Delivered Learning RDN Local Learning (Including GCP Face-To-Face Programmes)

• Click on your local RRDN to see what local learning is available including face to face GCP, informed consent and other courses such as Principal Investigator training.

NIHR Communities  NIHR Communities include, amongst others,

• Frontline Research Engagement and Collaboration Community

• The Nursing and Midwifery Incubator Community

• Clinical Research Practitioner Community

Do click through the various icons to see what else is available.