Core Clinical Research Training

This course delivers essential clinical research training, helping study team members and research personnel build confidence in MUSC’s policies and procedures while developing the skills needed to excel and advance in their research careers.

Registration Details

CCRT is offered online four times per year: January-February, April-May, July-August, and October-November. It is an 8-week asynchronous course and participants complete the modules at their own pace. Only current employees, students, and faculty at MUSC are eligible to enroll. 

Questions? Contact train@musc.edu.

CCRT Digital Badge

Upon course completion, participants will receive a digital badge confirming they are certified in Core Clinical Research Training.

Topics Covered Include:

• Adverse Events, Protocol Deviations, and Unanticipated Problems
• Good Clinical Practice
• Evaluating Study Feasibility
• HIPAA and Other Federal Guidelines
• Informed Consent
• Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Principal Investigator Roles & Responsibilities
• Procedural Documentation for Clinical Research Operations
• Recruitment Planning and Development
• Research Billing Compliance
• Research Misconduct
• Understanding a Corporate Clinical Research Budget