CLINICAL TRIALS TRAINING PROGRAMS
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Discover clinical trial training programs for all levels and all streams

STREAM 1-GPT
For Graduate & Postdoctoral Trainees (GPT) in the health sciences

STREAM 2-CRP
For Clinical Research Professionals (CRP)

STREAM 3-TRIALISTS
For Clinical Researchers

STREAM 4-PARTNERS
For Community Partners
Postgraduate Master’s Students
Doctoral Students
Postdoctoral Fellows
Postdoctoral Researchers
in health sciences
Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Research Assistant
Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Research Manager
Medical/Health Sciences’ Graduates
Residents/Fellows
Clinicians
Family Physicians
Specialists
Scientists
General Public
Patients
Public/Private Organizations
Health Charities
Families
Policy-Makers
Journalists
Social Media Influencers/Reporters
Toward Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, Immigrants, Refugees, minoritized, underserved and underrepresented groups
In the CANTRAIN model, e-learning modules – providing topical content – are enhanced by integrated engagement or experiential activities and access to expert mentorship. The combination of information, engagement and personal guidance is the best way to develop professional competence in learners. CANTRAIN modules are tailored, sequenced, and assembled into programs that build professional competence in learners with different profiles (students, clinical research professionals and trialists) and levels of experience. By doing this, the learners are best able to contribute to clinical trials’ innovation, advancement and growth benefiting the health care system, with an inclusive engagement of the community at-large.
WELCOMING ORIENTATION LEVEL
Navigate the CANTRAIN LMS – The CANTRAIN training platform features the Blackboard Learning Management System by Anthology. In this section, you’ll learn how to navigate the CANTRAIN LMS to take full advantage of the sophisticated e-learning tools the system offers.

Navigating CANTRAIN Learning Management System
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE LEVEL
- ICH Guidance E6(R2) GCP (International Council for Harmonisation-Good Clinical Practice)
- Health Canada, Part C, Division 5 of the Food and Drug Regulations
- Tri-Council Policy Statement-Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2-2022)

ICH Guidance E6(R2) GCP
International Council for Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice



TriCouncil Policy Statement
Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2 – 2022)

COMMON CORE FOUNDATION LEVEL
Curriculum of Common Core Foundation :
- Research Phases and Study Designs
- Drug Discovery Process
- Clinical Research Study Protocol
- Patient Engagement in Clinical Research
- Clinical Research Team
- Good Documentation Practices
- Ethics and Informed Consent
- Participant Recruitment
- Patient Safety and Adverse Events
- Data Management in Clinical Research
- Study Oversight and Monitoring
Monitoring Mentorship – Each course is enriched by access to mentors – subject matter experts in the field. Interactions between learners and mentors will be conducted through the LMS, to enable engagement activities irrespective of location in Canada, at pre-established date and time. Virtual and in-person interactive sessions will enable learners to explore the field more deeply, explore questions of interest to them, explore the latest ideas in clinical trials design and operations. Sessions may include discussion boards, live presentations, webinars, fireside chats, case conferences, virtual office hours and more. Interactions via the LMS will also promote knowledge mobilization and foster engagement between students, clinical research professionals, trialists and community partners.
Patient Engagement in Clinical Research
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STREAM SPECIFIC LEVEL
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

CANTRAIN’s team is elated to share a momentous occasion with you – the grand launch of our freshly rebranded Career Development Program (GDP) for Graduate and Postdoc Trainees (GPT) ! Evolving from its roots as the Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Experience Training program at the Desjardins Centre of Advanced Training (C&RA-DCAT) now within CANTRAIN, funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), led at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RIMUHC) in Montreal, this transformation signals a significant leap forward.
Charting Our Evolution:
The fully virtual program now stands as a dynamic force within the CANTRAIN Stream dedicated for Graduate and Postdoctoral Trainee (GPT), solidifying our commitment to excellence and innovation.
Gathering of Bright Minds:
As we eagerly anticipate this milestone, we’re set to welcome a cohort of 27 talented graduate health sciences trainees preselected through a rigorous selection process. These aspiring minds, representing universities across Canada, share a common goal – to develop the skills and knowledge essential for flourishing careers in the industry.
Commencing with Insightful Sessions:
Our inaugural webinar on Monday promises an engaging kick-off. Emily Bell, the Stream Leader of the CANTRAIN of GPT, takes the lead with a thought-provoking orientation on careers in the clinical research industry.
Delving into the World of Drug Discovery and Clinical Trials:
Following the welcoming orientation, the cohort will attend an presentation on Pre-Clinical Drug Discovery. Dr. Bertrand Jean Claude, a seasoned expert in the field, will guide participants through the intricacies of this captivating domain.
As we stand at the brink of this exciting new chapter, the entire DCAT and CANTRAIN team buzzes with anticipation. A warm welcome is extended to our new trainee cohort, poised to embark on a transformative learning experience with us.
Here’s to knowledge, growth, and the bright futures we’ll shape together!
The next cohort will start in April 2024. Watch for the next registration opportunity.
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