Informed Consent in Research Training

This on-line course is aimed at research delivery staff who have a patient-facing role; have been in practice for six months or less; who are working on or with NIHR Portfolio studies and have completed ICH-GCP training.

The 4-week training package is designed in a modular format and combines interactive content, tasks to complete, reflection on practice and opportunities to experience receiving consent.

The learning objectives are:

• Recognise the ethical and legislative frameworks that underpin research consent

• Understand the principles of consent

• Examine the research consent process

• Gain an insight into the added protection required for vulnerable group

• Build confidence in participating in the research consent

• Demonstrate high quality practices to support the process

You must attend a pre and post-course zoom session to complete the training. 

To book a place complete the Google form. 

For a successful application you must have the support of a local mentor confirmed before applying for this training.