Clinical trials in practice


Course Code: 9160CT103

Course Title: Clinical trials in practice

College: LSHTM

Course Director: Kendall Searle

Course Description: The key steps in implementing a clinical trial are investigated in this course, including clarifying and operationalising the primary and secondary objectives of clinical trials, the implications of design choices for implementation of a trial, trial governance, clearances (including research and ethical clearance), and data collection and recruitment methods.    The course will explore quality assurance and control, and investigate data processing and management issues including post-trial monitoring.

Assessment: Exam 100%

Course Credit: All LSHTM Short Courses offer transfer of credit to LSTHM Certificate, Diploma or Masters-level programmes within 4 years of completion

Course Study Hours/Duration: 150 hours over 35 weeks

Schedule of Availability: Oct - June (Enrolment deadline prior to Oct start - 30th June)

Delivery Mechanisms: Online VLE; CD-ROM

Cost: £1,636

How to apply: To enquire about applying for this course, or for any other information, please contact the Course Administrator using the online Enquiry Form below


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