Training courses for researchers
The Education Team undertakes to deliver a range of courses which are tailored to meet the needs of researchers.
The new Clinical Research Training SharePoint page is going live. The site contains access to our webinar events, training sessions, videos, useful links, and other resources. Look out for the access link coming soon.
Our Education courses include a nationally agreed NHS Research Scotland (NRS) GCP training programme with the aim of ensuring a standardised approach to good clinical practice.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for clinical research
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting studies that involve human participants.
We offer a choice of face to face NRS courses on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for clinical research or live Tayside Trainer-led sessions online (MS Teams). All courses are open for registration.
Introduction to Good Clinical Practice
This course is a practical introduction to the subject and comprises short topics with a clinical research monitoring exercise to help consolidate and apply training.
Date(s) | Venue | Time |
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Thursday 19 June 2025 | F2F | 09:30-16:30* |
Tuesday 26th August | F2F | 09:30-16:30* |
Wednesday 22 October 2025 | F2F | 09:30-16:30* |
Tuesday, Wednesday 9 & 10 December 2025 | Online | 09:30-12:30 |
* Face to Face (F2F) at Improvement Academy, Level 5, Ninewells Hospital
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Update
This course is regularly updated to include the most recent changes to legislation and GCP process with up to date clinical research context and examples.
All courses are online on the following dates:
Day | Date | Time |
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Thursday | 15 May 2025 | 09:30-12:30 |
Thursday | 4 September 2025 | 13:00-16:00 |
Wednesday | 11 November 2025 | 09:30-12:30 |
Further NRS Introduction to GCP/Update GCP courses are offered by other Scottish Health Boards via the NRS Portal.
Alternatively, researchers can undertake NIHR online training. NIHR website: Good Clinical Practice
To complete the online training, register with NIHR and select the course appropriate to your needs. Once the course is completed you will receive your certificate. To register for any of the Good Clinical Practice courses, please email [email protected]
Training sessions
Online sessions of 30-60 minutes are offered covering a wide range of clinical research topics.
Topics Include a wide range of sessions that are relevant to your clinical research role. These sessions are emailed out through our mailing list and will be advertised on the training SharePoint page. If you would like added to the mailing list please email [email protected]
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for Laboratories
The GCP for Laboratories course is primarily intended for lab staff who handle human samples but may also be of interest to research nurses and other staff who regularly process bloods, use centrifuges, and store samples.
This is an annual course for NHS and University staff and students.
- May 2025 - To be confirmed
Further information
Courses are free of charge to NHS, Universities or Higher Education
Industry fees (ex VAT)
Introduction to GCP £290
GCP Update £180
Education sessions £75
GCP for Labs £90
Email [email protected] to register for any course or for more information