Training
Training for Clinical Research Staff
As a clinical research new hire, rehire, or newly promoted staff member of the clinical research study team, you are encouraged to complete the Clinical Research Orientation and Emory New Employee Welcome Session to acclimate you to Emory University and ensure that you have a proper welcome to our amazing academic community! Obtaining your Emory Net ID is essential during this process to gain entry to various systems needed for training.
The Clinical Research Support Services (CRSS) team within OCR provides orientation, education, and training to all clinical research team members. We offer baseline training, consultation, guidance, and support for those conducting or coordinating clinical research at Emory. Review the Training and Education guidelines for the following clinical research roles:
- Investigators (including Co-Is, Sub-Is)
- Investigators who are magnet-designated®
- Clinical Research Nurses
- Clinical Research Coordinators
- Other Key Personnel (i.e., recruiter, data specialist, etc.)
- Clinical Research Staff at Emory-affiliated sites
Note: For anyone observing or shadowing an investigator, clinical research nurse, or clinical research coordinator, please contact OCR@Emory.edu for guidance.
Whether you are just starting out or an expert, visit the Clinical Trials Audit Committee (CTAC) clinical trials guidebook and resources and the Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (GaCTSA) free, high-quality educational professional courses for clinical research professionals. Both are excellent resources for supplemental learning.
Training for Other Staff or Supporting Roles
Several job roles in the list below support the study team in conducting or coordinating the clinical study or trial. If your duties involve consenting subjects or managing the protocol plan, you may be required to complete one or more courses. For assistance, please contact the Office for Clinical Research at OCR@emory.edu for CRSS member to help guide you with your training requirements.
Examples of other staff or supporting roles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Business Manager
- Clinical Nurse
- Data Coordinator
- Fellow
- Financial Manager
- Genetic Counselor
- Infusion Technician
- Intern
- Laboratory Technician
- Medical Student
- Monitors
- Non-clinical Investigators
- Other Collaborator
- Pharmacist
- Phlebotomist
- Physical Therapist
- Research Administrator
- Research Assistant
- Research Associate
- Research Interviewer
- Resident
- Regulatory staff
- Statistician