About this course

This course provides the opportunity to explore the informed consent process in depth with a trained facilitator. It covers Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the requirements of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and UK Regulations.

Delivery mode and duration

This course is a half-day workshop delivered online. 

Certificate and CPD

When you complete the course, you will get a certificate. 

Learning objectives 

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Understand the background and practical implications of the informed consent process

• Put informed consent principles into practice

• Take a proactive role in the informed consent process 

Who is this course for? 

This course is designed for research delivery staff who are delegated the duty of informed consentIt is only available only to research staff working within the South Central, South West Central and South West Peninsula RRDN regions.

How do I access this course?

Please email South Central RRDN: sc.rrdn@nihr.ac.uk

Prerequisites

You must have completed one of the following NIHR courses before taking this course:

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Introduction E-Learning course 

• Research Practice In Clinical Settings E-Learning course 

• Research Practice in Health, Care and Community Settings E-Learning course

You should check with your study sponsor or employing organisation to confirm the training required.

You can find all the NIHR's Good Clinical Practice, Research Practice and Informed Consent courses here.

Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in facilitated courses

AI meeting assistants and note-taking tools (e.g. tools that join a meeting as a participant to record, transcribe, summarise, or generate content) must not be used during facilitated courses unless explicitly authorised.

 

This requirement helps protect participant consent, maintain confidentiality, and ensure compliance with governance requirements.

 

Contacts for support

For any technical problems, please contact the NIHR Learn Helpdesk at nihrlearnhelp@nihr.ac.uk

For any other queries, please email South Central RRDN: sc.rrdn@nihr.ac.uk