Education courses for researchers
The Education Team undertakes to deliver a range of courses which are tailored to meet the needs of researchers.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 29 January 2024 | F2F | 09:30-16:30* |
| Tuesday, Wednesday 26 & 27 March 2024 | Online | 09:30-12:30 |
| Thursday 25 April 2024 | F2F | 09:30-16:30* |
| Monday 19 August 2024 | F2F | 09:30-16:30* |
| Wednesday 23 October 2024 | F2F | 09:30-16:30* |
| Tuesday, Wednesday 3 & 4 December 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 27 February 2024 | 09:30-12:30 |
| Thursday | 13 June 2024 | 09:30-12:30 |
| Monday | 9 September 2024 | 09:30-12:30 |
| Tuesday | 19 November 2024 | 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.
Education sessions
Online sessions of 30-60 minutes are offered covering a wide range of clinical research topics.
| Date | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2024 | Innovation in Tayside - Creating better solutions to meet new challenges | 13:00-14:00 |
| 6 February 2024 | The What, Why, How and Who of the SoECAT for Research Funding Applications | 13:00-14:00 |
| 21 February 2024 | Constructing a Clinical Research Protocol | 13:00-14:00 |
| 13 March 2024 | Using Statistics for Clinical Research | 13:00-14:00 |
| 24 April 2024 | Collaborating for Clinical Research across Scotland | 13:00-14:00 |
| 25 June 2024 | Alleviate Pain Data Hub: Using data to alleviate chronic pain | 13:00-14:00 |
Upcoming topics:
- Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in Clinical Research
- TriNetX - Global Health Research Network
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.
- Tuesday 4 June 2024: 10:30-11:30
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 tay.tasctraining@nhs.scot to register for any course or for more information