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Demonstrate a critical awareness of the purposes of, and methods for, patient and public involvement in research.

HAR6051: Practical Aspects of Clinical Research

This module is intended to run alongside the clinical research portfolio that is a part of the masters course for NIHR Academic Clinical Fellows.

It is also offered as one of the core modules for UK and overseas students on the generic MSc in Clinical Research.

The course covers many of the practical and regulatory issues associated with carrying out clinical or health related research within a variety of national and international settings, including the NHS.

Face-to-face and web-based learning packages cover a variety of issues around research planning, project management, research governance, ethical and legal frameworks for research, good clinical practice, patient and public involvement, cultural competence, and dissemination and impact.

Objectives

To equip students with the knowledge and skills required to plan, undertake and complete a research project within clinical or health related settings.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the module the student will be able to:

• Design and plan a research project with regard to the appropriate research governance, ethical and legal frameworks.
• Understand and apply the principles of Good Clinical Practice when designing and undertaking clinical or health related research.
• Demonstrate a critical awareness of the purposes of, and methods for, patient and public involvement in research.
• Demonstrate a critical awareness of cultural competence and diversity when planning and undertaking clinical or health related research.
• Evaluate and reflect on personal effectiveness when developing and undertaking research within a clinical or health related environment.