Clinical Research Coordinator 101

Sponsored by the UK CCTS and UK Office of Research Integrity 

This blended-learning training series is designed for clinical research coordinators, clinical research associates, or staff members who function in this capacity.  The multi-session series provides basic information on coordinating clinical trials at the University of Kentucky and is appropriate for entry level positions or those new to the field.  Because this training is designed as an entry level program, it does not provide continuing education credit. There will be no fee charged to employees of the University of Kentucky.

Clinical Research Coordinator 101 consists of: SIX web-based training modules and THREE two-hour live Zoom training sessions. Participants must complete all web-based training modules and attend all three Zoom sessions to obtain credit for this course.

The Zoom sessions will be held: 

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday November 2nd, 4th, and 6th, 2020 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm EST.

 
Coordinator 101 topics will include:

Three 2-hour Zoom sessions (LIVE)

1. Understanding Clinical Research & Role of the Clinical Research Coordinator
2. Human Subject Protection/IRB Process & Informed Consent
3. All Things Regulatory & Research Ethics

Online Training Modules (UK LMS)

• Fiscal Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Investigational Drug Services
• Drug Device Trials/Accountability
• Behavioral Science
• Data Collection

*PREREQUISITE: All participants must complete two online CITI courses prior to attending CRC101:

• Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
• Good Clinical Practices (GCP)”​​​​​​

Please see the instructions below for accessing and completing these courses. 

To register for CRC101:

• Log into myUK
• Select myUK Learning from the Employee Self Service tab
• Then select “Learning”
• Use the “find learning” tile to search for “CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR 101” and enroll. 

For questions regarding this course or registration, please contact: 

Michelle Jones, Workforce Development Program Manager  

michelle.jones2@uky.edu

How to Access Online Prerequisite Courses:

1. CITI Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Online Course

• From the Link Blue page (http://www.uky.edu/UKHome/subpages/linkblue.html), click on CITI. Access training using your UK Link Blue username and password.
• The new CITI CRC course is available under the IRB menu, section III. Optional Courses.
  • How to add:
  • Under University of Kentucky Courses click on “Add a course or update learner groups”
  • Then check “IRB” and click Next.
  • Then check the box for additional courses under “III.Optional Courses” and click next
  • Select “Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)”

2. CITI Good Clinical Practices (GCP) Online Course 

• From the Link Blue page (http://www.uky.edu/UKHome/subpages/linkblue.html), click on CITI. Access training using your UK Link Blue username and password.
• The new CITI CRC course is available under the IRB menu, section III. Optional Courses.
  • How to add:
  • Under University of Kentucky Courses click on “Add a course or update learner groups”
  • Then check “IRB”
  • Check Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training GCP Course for Clinical Trials Involving Investigational Drugs (ICH Focus)
  • Check Initial Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
  • Check the GCP training that pertains to the type of clinical research you are coordinating (Investigational Medical Devices, Investigation Drugs or Social and Behavioral Research) 
    • Course will be added to University of Kentucky Courses