A Hands on Clinical Research Skills Workshop: From Protocol to Patient Data

Workshop Overview

This workshop introduces students to the process and practice of clinical research through an expert-led introductory session and guided hands-on simulations. Participants will experience key activities in a clinical study-from understanding the protocol and screening participants to documenting clinical data, reviewing data quality and assessing safety events.

Core Learning Modules

• Protocol Interpretation & Participant Screening: Read a simplified study protocol and apply inclusion and exclusion criteria to fictional participant profiles.

• Clinical Data Documentation & Data Quality Review: Work with source records, complete a Case Report Form and identify missing, inconsistent or incorrect data.

• Adverse Event Assessment & Safety Documentation: Evaluate safety scenarios and perform basic structured assessment of medical events.