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Translating Research to Patients
What You'll Learn
- Understand clinical research and clinical trials, the value of applying discoveries to clinical practice, and best practices for conducting research.
- Explore the role of Institutional Review Boards in the ethical conduct of research.
- Explore examples of health research and how it fits in the translational science spectrum.
3 Modules
6 Hours
2 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About Translating Research to Patients
The second phase of translational research — known as “T2” — assesses the value of applying discoveries to clinical practice, which leads to the development of evidence-based guidelines. This course focuses on clinical trials, the value of applying discoveries to clinical practice, and best practices for conducting research. You’ll see examples of human subjects research through clinical trials that have been translated into practice and, later, into basic scientific discoveries. You’ll also discuss the role of the federal government in supporting and regulating translational research conducted on humans.
This is the third course of five in the “Translational Science” series.
Skills You'll Gain
- Clinical Data Analysis
- Clinical Translation
- Clinical Trials
- Healthcare Quality
- Research
- Translational Medicine
- Translational Research
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion:
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Welcome Message
Welcome to Translating Research to Patients, one of the courses in the Translational Science series. It introduces research involving patients in hospitals, covering ethical conduct, clinical trials, and regulatory oversight. Designed for researchers and community members alike, the course builds confidence in understanding research processes through engaging video lessons and practical assignments.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module 1
- Reading: Welcome to Translating Research to Patients
- Reading: Pre-Course Survey
- Reading: Syllabus
- Reading: Acknowledgments
- Reading: What are the Different Types of Clinical Research?
- Reading: What is a Clinical Trial?
- Video: Introduction to Clinical Trials
- Reading: Human Subjects Research Overview
- Reading: Decision Tool: Am I Doing Human Subjects Research?
- Graded: What is a Clinical Trial?
- Graded: Is This Human Subjects Research?
Module 2
- Reading: The Purpose, Composition, and Function of an Institutional Review Board
- Reading: The Role of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in Research
- Reading: Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials
- Reading: Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials: Overcoming Critical Barriers
- Reading: International Regulations and Drug Approval
- Graded: The Role of the IRB in Translational Research
- Graded: The Drug Approval Process
Module 3
- Video: Review: What is Translational Research?
- Video: T2 Research Within Community: Rebecca Hasson
- Video: T2 Clinical Research: MeiLan Han
- Video: T2 Precision Health Research
- Discussion Prompt: Find Examples of Studies Conducted in Each Phase of Translational Research.
- Discussion Prompt: Revisiting Your Individual Development Plan (IDP)
- Graded: Where Does This Study fit in the Translational Research Spectrum?
Grading Policy
This course uses quizzes and an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) to evaluate your understanding. You must achieve an overall grade of 80% and pass each graded item to earn the certificate.
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Beginner Level
No prior experience required
