Expand Your Expertise in Clinical Trials Pharmacy today!
Ready to advance your career in one of pharmacy’s most dynamic and rewarding specialties? The Alfred Health Clinical Trials Pharmacy team brings you over a decade of expertise managing 300+ clinical trials across 19 diverse disease areas—from oncology and cardiology to rare diseases and cutting-edge therapeutics.
Our experienced clinical trial pharmacists and technicians have mastered every aspect of investigational medication management, navigating complex regulatory requirements while ensuring patient safety and study integrity. Now, we’re sharing this specialized knowledge with you!
The Alfred Health Introduction to Clinical Trials Pharmacy Services course is designed specifically for pharmacists who want to commence their learning in this exciting clinical speciality or enhance their existing skills. This comprehensive program delivers evidence-based learning that translates directly into real-world practice, giving you the confidence to excel in clinical research environments.
What You’ll Gain:
- Deep understanding of investigational medication accountability
- Mastery of international and national regulatory frameworks
- Practical skills in sourcing, storage, and disposal protocols
- Knowledge that opens doors to high-demand career opportunities
Need flexible learning as a busy pharmacist? Our 6-hour e-learning package features self-paced modules that fit your schedule, plus comprehensive assessments to validate your expertise. Learn from industry leaders without leaving your current role.
Accreditation
This activity has been accredited for 6 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 6 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 12 hrs of Group 2 CPD (or 12 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
The accreditation number is A2504CTS2
The 2016 Competency Standards addressed by this activity include:
- 1.1 Uphold professionalism in practice
- 1.2 Observe and promote ethical standards
- 1.3 Practise within applicable legal framework
- 1.5 Apply expertise in professional practice
- 2.2 Collaborate with professional colleagues
- 2.3 Communicate effectively
- 3.1 Develop a patient centred, culturally responsive approach to medication management
- 3.2 Implement the medication management strategy or plan
- 3.3 Monitor and evaluate medication management
- 3.4 Compound medicines
- 3.5 Support Quality Use of Medicines
- 4.2 Manage professional contribution
- 4.3 Show leadership in practice
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, participants should be able to:
- Overview the legal and ethical considerations when conducting clinical trials in Australia
- Describe the roles, responsibilities and essential clinical skills of the clinical trial pharmacist
- Outline Good Clinical Practice and its importance in the context of pharmacy clinical trials
- Define key terminologies related to clinical trials including: informed consent, research protocol, investigational new drugs and institutional review boards
Course Components
Online Learning:
- Learners will be provided access to self-directed e-learning modules providing education and resources for each credentialing component
Assessment:
- The self-directed e-learning include a multiple choice and short answer quiz
Cost
What is the cost of our program?
- $195 incl. GST
- Please email us at pharmhub@alfred.org.au or send an expression of interest at the link below if you would like further information about purchase options including invoicing and receipts
Registrations now available
Registration includes 12 months of access to the e-Learning modules from the date of registration.
Introduction to Clinical Trials Pharmacy Services
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Prices include GST
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Includes 6 hours of self-directed e-Learning modules
Further questions?
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