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Introduction to Clinical Operations
A free introduction to clinical operations — how clinical trials run day to day, the role of the Clinical Research Associate (CRA), core ICH GCP principles, and how digital tools and AI are starting to change 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 run day to day, the role of the Clinical Research Associate (CRA), core ICH GCP principles, and how digital tools and AI are starting to change 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.