Informed Consent
in Research Training
For research delivery staff who have a patient-facing role
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 6 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.
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