Episode 03: The Informed Consent Process
The informed consent process is generally the first impression that subjects make with your research site. As a result, the importance of how the process is manged is of the utmost importance. Here are some quick tips for how to simplify the informed consent process.
In addition, I would encourage all sites to consider the informed consent process a first impression for potential clinical trial participants. Put yourself in the subjects shoes: would you participate in a trial that your site was offering?
Episode 01: A Good CRC is Hard to Find.
I always say “no one sets out to be a clinical research coordinator”. It’s often the type of job that people just fall in to. As a result there are ridiculously diverse backgrounds of clinical research staff - from high school graduates to MDs!
So what really makes a successful research coordinator? It’s not necessarily credentials or education. I always look for soft skills first when hiring new research staff. Why? The technical aspects of clinical research can be always be trained. In fact, many experienced coordinators have picked up bad habits along the way in their careers. As a result, I often find it’s best to start from scratch.
Focusing on finding applicants with these soft skills just may help you land your next successful research coordinator.