Education and training of clinical and translational study investigators and research coordinators: A competency-based approach. Issue 1 (13th January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Calvin-Naylor, Nancy A.; Jones, Carolynn Thomas; Wartak, Michelle M.; Blackwell, Karen; Davis, Jonathan M.; Divecha, Ruthvick; Ellerbeck, Edward F.; Kieburtz, Karl; Koziel, Margaret J.; Luzuriaga, Katherine; Maddox, Jennifer; Needler, Nancy A.; Murphy, Susan; Pemberton, Kieran; Radovich, Catherine; Rubinstein, Eric P.; Selker, Harry P.; Tenaerts, Pamela; Unsworth, Kelly; Wilson, Kay; Wright, Jonelle E.; Barohn, Richard; Shanley, Thomas P.
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical and translational science. Volume 1:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 16
• Page End: 25
• Publication Date: 2017-01-13
• Subjects: Clinical research training, -- Competency standards, -- Competency assessments, -- CTSA; Clinical medicine -- Research -- Periodicals; Medicine, Experimental -- Periodicals; Human experimentation in medicine -- Periodicals; 616.027
• DOI: 10.1017/cts.2016.2
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2059-8661

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Training for the clinical research workforce does not sufficiently prepare workers for today's scientific complexity; deficiencies may be ameliorated with training. The Enhancing Clinical Research Professionals' Training and Qualifications developed competency standards for principal investigators and clinical research coordinators. Methods: Clinical and Translational Science Awards representatives refined competency statements. Working groups developed assessments, identified training, and highlighted gaps. Results: Forty-eight competency statements in 8 domains were developed. Conclusions: Training is primarily investigator focused with few programs for clinical research coordinators. Lack of training is felt in new technologies and data management. There are no standardized assessments of competence.