Introduction to Clinical Research Management: Clinical Studies and Trials

Clinical research management is a dynamic profession requiring coordination with multiple departments, institutional offices, and investigator teams. Effective research administrators need a deep understanding of clinical research management to be effective in successfully executing their role in the process. This module explores the management and administration of clinical research from study initiation to contract close-out, with an extensive focus on regulatory responsibilities, budgeting and finance, and project management. The emphasis throughout the module is placed on the importance of protecting human subjects, their data, and the integrity of the research process.

  1. Describe the history and regulations associated with human experimentation and the protection of human subjects in research.
  2. Identify the institutional oversight and management requirements that ensure compliance for its programs involving human subjects research.
  3. Understand the roles, processes, and responsibilities for research administration and management professionals conducting clinical research involving research participants during pre-study activities, study conduct, and study completion.
CEU: 4.25 hours