MEDN8002 Introduction to Principles and Practice of Clinical Research

MEDN8002 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By	John Curtin School of Medical Research
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Medical Science
Offered in	Spring Session, 2013 and Spring Session, 2014
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course will provide students with the foundational knowledge to understand the principles and practice of clinical research. The lecture and tutorial based course has five modules: History of Clinical Research Statistical methods Ethical Issues and Regulation of Human Subject Research Monitoring Patient-Oriented Research and Regulatory Issues Preparing and Funding a Clinical Research Study Note that course enrollment will be for semester 2, but the lectures and tutorials run from October to March. This is required so that students can actively participate in the live electronic lectures and discussions web-cast from the NIH Clinical Center.
Learning Outcomes	Students will be expected to: understand appropriate statistical techniques and be able to apply these to clinical research questions demonstrate an in-depth understanding and awareness of the the ethical issues of human subject research demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the monitoring and regulation of clinical research be able to develop a clinical research proposal acquire advanced written and oral communication skills
Indicative Assessment	Tutorial tests 20% Research proposal 40% Exam 40%
Workload	The workload is 5-6 contact hours per week (2-3 hours of lectures with each lecture followed by a one hour tutorial). Students will be expected to spend an equivalent period in self-directed study.
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Requisite Statement	Undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences, or MBBS, or combination of undergraduate degree and relevant work experience
Recommended Courses	Knowledge and experience in medical or clinical sciences
Consent Required	Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course.
Technology Requirements	standard IT and library access
Academic Contact	gilberto.pazfilho@anu.edu.au

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