Facilitating Clinical Research in Practice Level 7 (Health CPD)

Key Details

Module Cost: £1,110
Further Information: fmh.cpd@uea.ac.uk

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Module Overview / Introduction

This module aims to increase knowledge, understanding and skills related to the conduct and governance of research as an essential part of healthcare, with the purpose of supporting and empowering healthcare professionals who are, or would like to be, involved in clinical research. It is not a research methods module; the focus is on developing knowledge and skills related to research facilitation and delivery, and awareness of personal strengths and limitations in research practice. You will refresh your understanding of the research process and expand your knowledge and skills in relation to research ethics and governance, recruitment and retainment, intervention delivery, data collection and maintaining safety in clinical research. Cross-cutting themes addressed within each block include patient and public involvement and engagement, creativity (including innovative, sustainable, resource-efficient research and the use of digital tools within research) and equality and diversity.

The module was co-constructed with multiple stakeholders, including patients, service users, practitioners, academics, healthcare organisations and regional research networks and is informed by the five strategic priorities proposed within the UK Government document ‘The Future of Clinical Research Delivery: 2022 to 2025 Implementation Plan’.

Online Block Release Dates:
28/04/25, 12/05/25, 26/05/25, 09/06/25, 23/06/25, 07/07/25

Live Online Tutorial:
28/04/25, 12/05/25, 28/05/25, 09/06/25, 23/06/25, 07/07/25 all 4-5pm

Live Online Webinar:
07/05/25, 21/05/25, 04/06/25, 18/06/25, 02/07/25, 16/07/25 all 4-6pm

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate critical in-depth understanding of the research process and research ethics and governance, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Critically evaluate how patient and public involvement and engagement can enhance research practice, including considerations relating to equality and diversity
Critically evaluate and apply appropriate written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective and supportive research relationships
Critically appraise a range of recruitment and retention methods in audit, quality improvement and research, with appreciation of relevant ethical issues and governance
Analyse and critically evaluate factors influencing the success of research implementation, including intervention fidelity, outcome identification and measurement and the relative strengths and weaknesses of different qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
Articulate and apply critical understanding of safety in research within the context of the research participant, the researcher and the organisation, including adverse events

Teaching & Assessment

6 Online Blocks of learning over 12 weeks
Live online webinars and tutorials
Independent Study

20 credits = 200 effort hours
At least one study day per 2-week block of learning
Attendance expected at live (synchronous) tutorials and webinars

4000 word Research Practice Portfolio

Applicants may need to arrange practice-based placements or shadowing to enable them to complete the assessment successfully.

How to Apply / Disclaimer

To apply for this as a single module as part of your Continuing Professional Development please enter the application system via our Professional Development section.

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