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CCI Clinical Research Educational Offerings

The Center for Clinical Investigation offers educational services designed to promote high quality clinical research at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Seminars are planned throughout the academic year. A range of workshops are offered to help train new research nurses, coordinators, and assistants on how to conduct clinical studies.

In addition, CCI offers ongoing continuing education sessions for physician investigators, research nurses and coordinators, and other clinical research staff who want to increase their knowledge regarding good clinical practices and current methods for performing high quality clinical research.

These courses are free of charge, and frequently offer CME/CEU credits. Registration is required for our courses. Please read the CCI Registration Policies when enrolling.

For Physician Investigators (PIs):

  • BWH Introduction to Clinical Research Course: An intensive two day course of lectures and small breakout group discussions on the fundamentals of clinical research for advanced residents, fellows, and junior faculty. Held once yearly in fall: October 21 & 22, 2010.
  • Extended Courses/Series: Throughout the year, the CCI puts together more intensive courses that address topics like biostatistics, genetics, imaging, epidimiology and more. 
General Education - For PIs & Study Staff:

  • CCI Lecture Series: Each month, various topics and clinical research resources are presented to the broad research community.
  • IRB Roundtable Series: Every other month, IRB staff engages in an informal discussion with the community.
  • Orientation to the CCI Research Units: Overviews the resources available for conducting clinical research on the Center for Clinical Investigation units: 9A, 9B, CTC and/or the ACC and how to use them. More on CCI Resources.
  • REDCap: Research Electronic Data Capture: Introductory sessions for new users as well as hands-on training sessions are available throughout the year. More on REDCap
  • RPDR: Research Patient Data Registry: Lectures for new and experienced RPDR users as well as hands-on trainings are offered throughout the year. More on RPDR
  • Networking Events: Put faces to names of the clinical resarch community at BWH.
For Study Staff - Study Coordinators, Research Nurses & Research Assistants:

  • Study Coordinator Orientation: Trains study staff how to navigate the research system and various resources that aid in the conduct of clinical studies at BWH. Three sessions held yearly, Winter, Spring & Fall: Next begins September 22, 2010.
  • Clinical Skills & Phlebotomy Trainings: For study staff with no prior clinical training. Held in partnership with the BWH Department of Nursing Center for Nursing Excellence.

CCI Academic Curriculum

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July 2010

 - RPDR Hands-on Workshop - 7/14 - More info
 - Clinical Skills Training - 7/23 
 - CCI Lecture Series: How To Use GIGPAD - 7/28 - More info
 - Phlebotomy Training - 7/29 
 - Orientation to the CCI Research Units - 7/29 - More info
 - REDCap Help Session for BWH Users - 7/30 - More info

August

 - REDCap Help Session for BWH Users  - 8/23 -  More info
 - Phlebotomy Training - 8/26

September

 - IRB Roundtable Series - 9/14
 - Study Coordinator Orientation - September 22, 24, 29 & October 1, 6, 7 & 13 - More info or Download a Registration Form
 - CCI Lecture Series: BWH Clinical Trials Billing Fundamentals
 - REDCap Help Session for BWH Users - 9/20 - More info
 - Cardiovascular Imaging - offered collaboratively through Harvard Catalyst and will be held in the Longwood Medical Area & at MGH.

October

 - An Overview of REDCap: A Free, Web-Based Data Management and Survey Tool
 - Imaging in Oncology - offered collaboratively through Harvard Catalyst and will be held in the Longwood Medical Area & at MGH.
 - Neuroimaging - offered collaboratively through Harvard Catalyst and will be held in the Longwood Medical Area & at MGH. 
 - Introductory Statistics for Study Coordinators - 6 week seminar series
 - Introduction to Clinical Research - October 21 & 22, 2010 - More info or Download a Registration Form
 - CCI Lecture Series: Tissue Issues in Research: Current IRB Perspectives
 - REDCap Help Session for BWH Users - 10/28nbsp;- More info

November

 - IRB Roundtable Series - 11/9
 - Clinical Skills Training 
 - Phlebotomy Training 
 - Orientation to the CCI Research Units
 - Publishing A Paper Workshop
 - CCI Lecture Series: FDA Inspections, 483's and Warning Letters: How to Avoid and Survive Them
 - REDCap Help Session for BWH Users - 11/15 -More info

December

 - CCI Lecture Series: Clinical Research Recruitment – Methodology & Analysis of the Recruitment Process
 - Annual Research Coordinator Networking Breakfast
 - Anatomy & Art of Writing a Career Development Grant - 12/16 & 12/17
   Co-sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital Center for Clinical Investigation and Children's Hospital Boston Clinical Research Program
 - REDCap Help Session for BWH Users - 12/1 - More info

January 2011

 - Study Coordinator Orientation - offered three times yearly: Winter Session - More info
 - IRB Roundtable Series - 1/12
 - Epidemiology for Medical Researchers - 4 week seminar series
 - Introduction to the Research Patient Data Registry (RPDR)

February

 - Research Patient Data Registry (RPDR): Advanced Lecture
 - Module 1 - Welcome to the Genetic Code: An Overview of Basic Genetics
  This lecture series is offered collaboratively by BWH Center for Clinical Investigation and Harvard Catalyst.
 - CCI Lecture: Informed Consent
 - CCI Lecture: Regulatory Binder & Source Documentation
 - CCI Lecture: Clinical Trials: Monitors, Audits & study Close-out
- Nuts & Bolts of Clinical Trials - seminar series

March

 - IRB Roundtable Series - 3/09
 - Clinical Skills Training 
 - Phlebotomy Training 
 - Orientation to the CCI Research Units
 - CCI Lecture Series: Ethical Considerations in Clinical Research
 - Introductory Statistics for Medical Researchers - 5 week seminar series
 - CCI Lecture Series: BWH Clinical Trials Billing Fundamentals

April

 - Module 2 -Genetic Literacy: An Intermediate Guide to Understanding the Language and Concepts of Modern Genetic Research
  This lecture series is offered collaboratively by BWH Center for Clinical Investigation and Harvard Catalyst.
 - CCI Lecture Series: Research Participant Education: Resources, Techniques and Tools. The Role of Subject Advocacy
 - CCI Lecture Series: ClinicalTrials.gov - Clinical Trials Registration
 - CCI Lecture Series: How To Give a Presentation

May

 - Advanced Biostatistics for Medical Researchers - 4 week seminar series
 - IRB Roundtable Series - 5/11
 - Study Coordinator Orientation - offered three times yearly: Spring Session - More info
 - An Overview of REDCap: A Free, Web-Based Data Management and Survey Tool

June

 - IRB Meet & Greet Luncheon
 - CCI Lecture Series: Issues for Bench & Desk Scientists
 - CCI Lecture Series: What Does the IRB Really Want?
 - Community-Based Research Workshop
 - Introduction to the Research Patient Data Registry (RPDR)
 - Research Patient Data Registry (RPDR): Advanced Lecture

CCI Course Policies

CCI Registration Policy: In brief: registration is required and monitored closely. Registered seats are only held for 15 minutes after the program begins.  Please notify CCI if you are unable to attend a course you registered for. Read the full policy.

CCI Waitlist Policy: In brief: space is often limited by course type/room capacity.  Waitlisted individuals will be notified if space becomes available. Unclaimed registered seats are opened to waitlisted individuals beginning 15 minutes after the start of the program.  Read the full policy.

CCI Certificate Policy: In brief: participants may only receive a certificate of attendance if the program is completed in its entirety.  Read the full policy.

Other Clinical Research Education Opportunities

The Advanced Curriculum Compendium: A Catalog of courses at Harvard-affiliated hospitals
This new searchable catalog will open doors to clinical investigators and their study staff who want to take advantage of educational opportunities at an expanding number of Harvard Catalyst's partner institutions.
The Advanced Curriculum Compendium requires a HMS eCommons ID or Harvard PIN for access.  Login help is available.

CCI Education Contacts

Marianne Moore
Education Manager                  
Phone: 617-525-7642              
Email: mmoore@partners.org 

Lisa Horton
Education Program Coordinator
Phone: 617-525-7654
Email: lhorton1@partners.org


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