The Minor in Healthcare and Clinical Research prepares students for careers in the field of Clinical Trials. Clinical trials are how new medical treatments are tested for safety and effectiveness in humans before receiving FDA approval. A large number of clinical trials are being conducted at major research hospitals and private companies in Connecticut, and there is a severe need for professionals qualified to work on clinical trials teams.
The minor includes a sequence of courses, some taught by active professionals in the field, that provide students with hands-on training on clinical trials management. Students who complete this program and who work in clinical trials research for 1-2 years will be eligible to take a certification exam to become a certified clinical research professional (CCRP). This is a valuable and highly marketable credential that will help in long-term career advancement.
This could be a great minor for you if you have a major in a health or behavioral science field and previous coursework in research methods, and some of the following apply to you:
- Want to help contribute to finding effective treatments for diseases
- Are interested in being involved in the research process
- Have strong organizational skills
- Have a high attention to detail
- Are comfortable working with data and numbers
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Clinical Trials
- Community Engagement in Health Research
- Research Data Management
- Clinical Trial Administration & Good Clinical Practice
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and apply the principles of research methods used in clinical trial design.
- Understand and apply statistical methods used to interpret clinical trial outcomes.
- Understand ethical concerns in clinical trials administration and the principles and processes of Good Clinical Practice.
- Articulate the importance of community engagement in health research and understand the types and strategies of community engagement to improve health research relevance, dissemination, and impact on health equity.
- Understand and be able to utilize best practices for research data management.
School / College
College of Health & Human Services
Department
Healthcare Systems and Innovation
Contact
Larry Brancazio, Ph.D.