Program Overview
CRSF I is a centralized training program housed in the Utah Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and available to entry-level clinical research staff across campus. This program is intended to provide a basic education in core clinical research concepts, how those concepts relate to clinical research on campus, and how they relate to the research coordinator role. CRSF will be taught via multiple modalities, including: synchronous classroom lectures taught by an experienced clinical research manager, subject-matter expert guest lecturers, group work, and simulated research scenarios.
CRSF II is a new intermediate course focused on clinical research topics that are most applicable to mid-level clinical research staff. This course provides a continued exploration of CRSF I topics as well as additional modules on financial management, project management, and professional development. Please see below under ‘Who is Eligible?’ for course pre-requisites.
When Does the Program Start?
Who is Eligible?
CRSF I: Any clinical research staff at the University of Utah. The program is intended for newer staff or those with a limited background in clinical research. Staff must be at 1.0 FTE.
CRSF II:
How long does the program last?
CRSF I: Training lasts for 4 weeks in total, on a part-time schedule as follows:
- 9am-12pm, 3 days per week
- 1-3 hours of self-paced work, 1 day per week
CRSF II: Training lasts for 2 weeks in total, on a part-time schedule as follows:
- 9am-12pm, 3 days per week (2 days self-paced)
What clinical research topics will be covered?
The curriculum for CRSF I & II was developed with input from multiple research managers and research education experts across campus.
CRSF I: orientation to human subjects research, research ethics, lifecycle of a research project, overview of research types, structure of a research team, compliance, specimen handling, SOPs, informed consent, data entry & quality, protocol comprehension, IRB, community research, genetics/genomics intro, and career path exploration.
CRSF II: complex IRB applications, data analytics, professional development & teambuilding, project management basics, advanced compliance, financial management, advanced community engagement, research networks & CTSI resources.
Who is leading this program?
The CRSF program was developed out of the Clinical Research Support Office and led by Senior Manager Ainsley Snow. Ainsley has 9 years of experience leading research projects and managing research staff at the University of Utah. She will be the main instructorr for staff enrolled in this program with guest lectures from subject-matter experts.
How much does it cost?
This training is being provided at no cost to departments at this time.
How can I enroll my staff and who do I contact with questions?
Email CRSF@hsc.utah.edu to enroll eligible staff members. Cohorts will max out at 10 enrollees.
Guest Speakers
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Meeting link: https://utah-health.zoom.us/j/6947127123?pwd=bkNHVHF5SU5oWXFQYUZMdlljRU42UT09
Passcode: 018339
Contact Us
Ainsley Snow
Clinical Research Manager
Email: ainsley.snow@hsc.utah.edu
