Short course: Introduction to Clinical Trials

This short course, Introduction to Clinical Trials, will consist of formal lectures, small group discussions and workshops. The course aims to develop fundamental knowledge in clinical trial study design and co-ordination. It will specifically provide instruction in developing a clinical research question and creating a concise protocol that includes literature review, study design, subject sampling and recruitment, instruments and other measurement approaches, sample size, consent form, budget and timetable. See web page or summary information below.
Date: 29 July - 1 August 2014
Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue: The Alfred Centre, 99 Commercial Road, Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Level 5, Seminar Room 2
Suitable for: Medical doctors, biomedical scientists, nurses, physiotherapists, clinicians, epidemiologists, psychologists, pharmacists, biochemists and public health researchers who are interested in understanding and applying the principles of Clinical Trial Study Design and Co-ordination.
Fee: $800 including GST. Course fee covers morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Note, register your interest with the course convenor first before proceeding to pay: Ecart link.
Places: Capped at 20
Course convenor: Dr Steven Petratos, email steven.petratos@monash.edu
Web link: www.med.monash.edu.au/cecs/education/short-course/sc-clin-trials.html