Facilitating Clinical Research in Practice Level 6 (Health CPD)

This module aims to increase knowledge, understanding and skills related to the conduct and governance of research as an essential part of healthcare, with the purpose of supporting and empowering healthcare professionals who are, or would like to be, involved in clinical research. It is not a research methods module; the focus is on developing knowledge and skills related to research facilitation and delivery, and awareness of personal strengths and limitations in research practice. You will refresh your understanding of the research process and expand your knowledge and skills in relation to research ethics and governance, recruitment and retainment, intervention delivery, data collection and maintaining safety in clinical research.

Cross-cutting themes addressed within each block include patient and public involvement and engagement, creativity (including innovative, sustainable, resource-efficient research and the use of digital tools within research) and equality and diversity. The module was co-constructed with multiple stakeholders, including patients, service users, practitioners, academics, healthcare organisations and regional research networks and is informed by the five strategic priorities proposed within the UK Government document ‘The Future of Clinical Research Delivery: 2022 to 2025 Implementation Plan’. 24/04/26, 08/05/26, 22/05/26, 05/06/26, 19/06/26, 03/07/26