This course will introduce research support staff to:

1. Different stages involved in running clinical trials
2. The role of sponsor and site in the feasibility and start-up stage
3. The clinical trial essential documents required to be retained at the site
4.  The process of enrolling participants in a clinical trial, including informed consent and required documentation
5. The process of clinical trial data management 
6. The requirements for study closure and archiving

The course is also included in Trials Essentials for Research Support Team in a series of 6 courses with a package certificate