CAS Clinical Research I (Clinical Trial Planning and Conduct)
Certificate of Advanced Studies

The goal of this program is to impart information and skills necessary to successfully start or enhance a new career as a clinical research professional. The program provides a profound background on the development of new therapies with a focus on drug development, covers key ethical aspects of conducting research involving human participants, teaches the regulatory and legal requirements of performing clinical studies and finally thoroughly explains the planning and performance competences of conducting clinical trials.

This continuing education program has been designed to meet the needs of young clinical research professionals from industry and academia (study nurses, study coordinators, study physicians, clinical trial/research associates, clinical monitors), as well as for new members of ethics committees. Furthermore, it provides an opportunity for graduates from life sciences and medical schools to gain a comprehensive understanding of the phases of clinical research and the practical aspects of clinical trial planning and conduct.

Students who are interested in a broader training on operational aspects of clinical trials including management and leadership skills may be interested in complementing their knowledge through an additional CAS Clinical Research II (Advanced Clinical Trial Management). After successful completion of both the CAS Clinical Research I and the CAS Clinical Research II, it is possible to receive the Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) Clinical Trial Practice and Management by composition of a diploma thesis and passing a final oral examination.

This program consists of 3 modules in the amount of 11 ECTS. Each module comprises an online training for self-study and individual completion and a classroom training (2-3 days with practical exercises and group discussions).

Acquired competencies will be checked by multiple-choice tests and homework assignments. To gain insights into the daily work life in a clinical research profession, a one-week internship (work-shadowing) at a host site within the field of clinical research has to be completed. The host’s main field of activity should be different from the student’s main expertise. It is the responsibility of the student to find a suitable host for the internship.

People working in any area of clinical research either in academia or in industry (study nurses, study coordinators, clinical research associates, study physicians, assistant physicians, etc.)

This program has been specifically developed for

  • Candidates with a science or medical degree (minimum Bachelor's degree)
  • Candidates without a university degree but with a professional qualification ("abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung" or similar) and at least two years of practical work experience in clinical research (based on "sur-dossier" decisions)

Very good command of oral and written English is a pre-requisite for admission to the program.

  • Dr. Andrea Kiemen

The multidisciplinary teaching faculty consists of national and international experts in clinical research ethics, regulatory sciences and the different fields of operational clinical research.

Mareike Gräter
Training and Education
Departement of Clinical Research (DKF), University of Basel
c/o University Hospital Basel
Spitalstrasse 8/12
CH-4031 Basel

mareike.graeter@usb.ch
Tel. +41 61 556 59 76
Training and Education Departement of Clinical Research

Available Mon-Thu 08.30h - 13.30h

CHF 6’000

Fees include course materials, provisions during coffee/tea breaks and overhead fees. The course fee will be collected in two equal tranches approximately 6 months apart.

The Department of Clinical Research (DKF) offers training grants for members of DKF clinical research groups. Applications for training grants can be submitted when registering for the program.

Cancellation and withdrawal
Cancellations made prior to the closing date for enrolment will not be subject to any charge. If a cancellation is made after the closing date for enrolment, the full applicable fee will be charged. Course fees already paid will not be refunded. Should participants withdraw from the program or discontinue participation, no discount from the course fee will be granted and any share of the course fee will not be refunded.

Kurs beginnt am:
Donnerstag, 01.02.2024
Kurs endet am:
Freitag, 13.09.2024
Anmeldeschluss:
Freitag, 17.11.2023

Classroom training dates 2024

  • Modul 1, Basics of clinical research: February 1-2, 2024
  • Modul 2, Clinical study planning: June 18 - 20, 2024
  • Modul 3, Clinical study conduct: September 12 - 13, 2024

Online training material will be available approximately one month prior the respective classroom training.

The course provider will comply with any safety measurements required by Swiss authorities, the University of Basel, and the University Hospital Basel. If necessary, classroom training will be adapted to online/virtual sessions.

Course certificates will be issued after successful completion of the module tests, submission of all homework assignments and submission of the work-shadowing report.
Credit points: 11 ECTS

Course language
Course materials, language of instruction and module tests are in English. Homework and reports may be submitted in English or German.

The next course cycle will be starting in February 2025

The course in 2024 is fully booked. The next course cycle is starting in February 2025. If your are interested, please register here and we will inform you about all news on the next course cycle.

Ort

Universitätsspital Basel Hebelstrasse 10, 4031 Basel

Hörsaal 6 (ZG), Markgräflerhof (beim Blutspendezentrum)
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