Clinical Research Onboarding Training and Resources

New Hire and Onboarding Trainings

The first five trainings are required for all clinical research staff. The specific trainings required will vary based on type of clinical projects and your role in the study. The comprehensive checklist is a good resource and we recommend that you review with your Principal Investigator or supervisor to determine which specific trainings apply to your role.

• HIPAA 101
• HIPAA and Data Security for Researchers (IRB)
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Human Subjects Protection Training
• UCSF Health Annual Safety Training
• UCSF Health Annual Infection Control Training for Ancillary Staff
• Comprehensive Training Checklist for Clinical Researchers: complete all relevant training for your clinical study

Examples of Additional Trainings

These are other available trainings offered to UCSF clinical research staff.

• Courses/Training for Clinical Research Coordinators (HUB)
  • Human Research Protection Training
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Basics
  • iRIS
  • Advanced Patient-Centered Excellence (ApeX/EPIC)
  • Data Management Tool
  • OnCore
• Clinical Research Coordinator Training Program (CTSI)
• Clinical Research Coordinator Council and Listserv (IRB)
• Bloodborne Pathogens 
• Safe Shipping of Biohazards