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General Research Training
The following outlines training activities that should be completed by all new Clinical Research Coordinators
Training Source
New employee training and institutional onboarding Local Institution
Electronic medical records system training and access Local Institution
Biosafety and Shipping for Specimens (IATA) Local Institution
Local IRB Local Institution
Human Subjects Research Protection (may include HIPAA)
Good Clinical Practice
Informed Consent Training Informed Consent Training Video

 

Additional suggested local training activities:

 

Training Decription
On the job training New coordinator should “shadow” experienced coordinator to observe live informed consent, enrollment and follow-up processes. After several observations, the experienced coordinator should observe the new coordinator perform the same tasks. The Experienced coordinator should “sign off” once new coordinator is competent to perform those tasks independently.
Mock enrollments A live demonstration of the consent and enrollment process is helpful practice to train new team members, train current members on a new trial, or refresh team members on a trial that has not enrolled recently. Mock enrollment sessions should include participation of research team, pharmacy, nursing staff and clinical staff as applicable.

 

Stroke-Related Training

The following outlines stroke-specific training that will enable the Clinical Research Coordinator to better understand the stroke disease process
Training Source
Neuroanatomy Structure Lecture 1
Stroke Localization Lecture 2
Vascular Imaging Lecture 3
Imaging in Ischemic Stroke Lecture 4
Intracerebral Hemorrhage and other Sources of Blood in the Brain Lecture 5
Scales and Scores for Stroke Assessment Lecture 6

 

Additional suggested local training activities:

 

Training Decription
Attend Daily Stroke Rounds in Stroke Unit/NICU Stroke coordinators may benefit by attending to gain familiarity with terminology and clinical aspects of stroke care.
Shadow PI/Sub-Is in Stroke Clinic Stroke coordinators may benefit by attending to gain familiarity with terminology and clinical aspects of stroke care.

 

 

NIH StrokeNet Training

The following outlines training on StrokeNet-specific procedures and platforms that a new Clinical Research Coordinator will need to be familiar with.
Training Decription
NIH StrokeNet Organization SOP ADM17.
NIH StrokeNet SOPs (ADM12, ADM14, ADM15, ADM21, ADM24, ADM26 and all GCP SOPs) SOPs
WebDCU™ CTMS Training DCU Training Center
WebDCU User Manual
Central REDCap eConsent eConsent Training
NIH StrokeNet CIRB and Advarra CIRB CIRB Training

 

Trial-Specific Training

Each NIH StrokeNet trial has specific requirements that may include protocol, coordinator, pharmacy or clinical assessment training. Those requirements are outlined in the trial Manual of Procedures and the associated resources are posted on the WebDCU™ Training Center.

 

Additional Resources

  • WebDCU™ Training Center: In addition to trial-specific training, this website also houses additional training resources. WebDCU™ Login: WebDCU™ is the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) for all StrokeNet trials.
  • NIH StrokeNet: The NIH StrokeNet website provides general information, houses webinar recordings and other important educational tools.
  • Advarra: Sites are responsible for submitting reportable events to Advarra for trials that utilize this CIRB.
  • Blue Cloud offers some free training resources (NIHSS, mRS, GCP training) if your institution does not have them.