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Introduction to Clinical Operations
A free introduction to clinical operations - how clinical trials are run day to day, the role of the Clinical Research Associate (CRA), ICH GCP guidelines, and how digital tools and AI are changing site monitoring. A practical starting point before exploring SafeMeds Academy's full clinical operations training.
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What you'll learn
- Describe the clinical trial phases (Phase I-IV) and common study designs
- Explain ICH GCP guidelines and the role of informed consent
- Understand the CRA role and the purpose of site monitoring visits
- Identify the essential documents that make up a Trial Master File (TMF/eTMF)
- Recognise how eCOA, decentralized trials, and AI are reshaping clinical operations
Course content
Welcome & Course Objectives
Clinical Trial Phases (Phase I to IV) and Study Designs
ICH GCP Guidelines (ICH E6R2 -E6R3) and Informed Consent
The Role of the Clinical Research Associate (CRA) & Monitoring Foundations
Requirements
- No prior experience required
- No software or account needed to watch the lessons
Description
A free introduction to clinical operations - how clinical trials are run day to day, the role of the Clinical Research Associate (CRA), ICH GCP guidelines, and how digital tools and AI are changing site monitoring. A practical starting point before exploring SafeMeds Academy's full clinical operations training.
This course is designed for:
- Anyone curious about a career in clinical operations or as a CRA
- Life-science graduates exploring regulated healthcare career paths
- Professionals considering SafeMeds Academy's full clinical operations training
Instructor
SafeMeds Academy
Life-science curriculum specialist
Practical training for pharma, biotech, CRO, regulatory, clinical, PV, market access, medical writing, data, and AI-enabled teams across the globe.
How to earn your certificate
- Watch the lessons. Each lesson is marked complete automatically once you have watched 90% of its video — there is no button to click.
- Reach 100%. When all 8 lessons are complete, the final quiz unlocks in your course player and dashboard.
- Pass the final quiz. 20 multiple-choice questions, 70% to pass (14/20), with unlimited retries.
- Get your certificate. It is issued to your account automatically, emailed to you, and verifiable online.