Advanced Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Looking to strengthen your Good Clinical Practice (GCP) skills? Perhaps you'd like to attend this course:

Advanced GCP
July 19-20, 2010 | Philadelphia, PA

Course Description

This course provides an advanced, in-depth review of the structural elements of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Participants will learn practical application of GCP regulations and guidelines for critical components of the clinical research process. Specific attention will be given to how quality systems, or a lack thereof, impact overall data quality and regulatory risk. This program is designed for professionals with at least two years of experience in the clinical research industry.

Learning Objectives

* Develop and implement site-specific approaches for corrective action of non-compliance
* Describe the elements of a functional Quality System
* Define key GCP terms
* Examine recent trends in non-compliance
* Identify the universal and local components of GCP
* Explain the differences between the legal and procedural elements of GCP
* Recognize key differences in pharmaceutical, device, and biologics GCP
* Describe the overlap between GCP and GMP

Who Should Attend

This course is recommended for experienced Clinical Quality Assurance Professionals, Clinical Research Associates, Project Managers, Investigators, Study Coordinators, and GCP-Focused Regulatory Affairs Professionals.

Course Outline

Day 1: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

* GCP Terminology: Beyond the ABCs
* New Developments and Emerging Trends in GCP
* Principles of GCP: Different Perspectives: Examination; application; implementation
* The "Forgotten" Elements of GCP: Regulations; laws; guidelines

Day 2: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

* AdQuality Systems: The Roadmap to GCP: Quality control; quality assurance; quality improvement
* The Role of Standard Operating Procedures in GCP: Rationale; development; training; implementation; maintenance
* GCP Across Investigational Products: Drugs; devices; biologics
* Are We There Yet?: Recent non-compliance issues with discussion

There will be a 15 minute morning break, 1 hour lunch break, and 15 minute afternoon break on each training day.

Interactive Activities

* Document Reviews
* Mock Audit/Inspection Exercise
* Case Study Scenario Problem Solving
* Group Discussions of Best Practices

Accreditation Information

Barnett International is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Participants will receive 15 hours (1.5 CEUs) of continuing education credit for full participation, including the completion of a pre-test, post-test and program evaluation. Barnett International will mail ACPE statements within three weeks of program completion. ACPE# 778-000-09-017-L01-P. Released 7/09.

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