Clinical Research Professionals are vital members of the research team. Our platform offers the professional development trainings and events, clinical research resources, and consortiums needed to excel in this dynamic field. By enhancing the translation from bench to bedside and advancing clinical research at UF, we aim to make a significant difference in patients’ lives.
Education Live Trainings:
UF Health & CTSI Live Trainings & Events
Upcoming TWD and Research Professional Trainings
Dashboard of Trainings and Events
UF Clinical Research Hub
HubTalk Series
Oncore and more!
UF Health
Information Technology Trainings
Microsoft, Zoom, WordPress, UFIT, etc.
UF IRB
IRB Education
IRB courses and BrownBag trainings
Office of Research
Office of Research Education
Research Skills Hub & education programs
UF Prof and WFD
Professional and Workforce Development
Courses, conferences, and support
UF HEalth
Nursing Research and Innovation Dashboard
Nursing conferences & dissemination opportunities
UF Health
Cancer Center Education
Pre-Collegiate, undergrad, grad, and postdoc trainings
UF Health Jacksonville
Clinical Research Office-Jacksonville
Education and Training
New to Clinical Research?
Resource for New Clinical Research Professional
New to Clinical Research at UF?
Here’s a guide to help with trainings, programs, resources, and support to help you start your journey.
Shared Professional Development Trainings
Free, Self-Paced Courses for Clinical and Research Professionals offered by Georgia CTSA
Take advantage of these free online CE courses, focusing on clinical research topics.
On-Demand Trainings
UF Employees can register for these courses through site link or through MyTraining, searching Activity Code.
CTSA DIAMOND Portal for Education and Training
Shared resources for clinical research professionals.
ELearning
LinkedIn Learning
Professional Development, Soft Skills, Business Skills
PREREQUISITE!
CTSI Informed Consent Training-Online
Demonstrating how to obtain informed consent.
Roles of Clinical Research Coordinators (New Version Coming Soon)
Covering the basics of clinical research.
PI Responsibility Informed Consent
Managing those who will be obtaining informed consent.
Good Clinical Documentation for Research
Learn to evaluate source documentation.
Good Clinical Practice for Social Behavioral Research
Principles of social and behavioral research at UF.
GMS 7093- Optional
Introduction to Clinical/ Translational Research (ICTR)
A highly interactive series presented by leading faculty from the Health Science Center. Canvas Course
UF HEalth
Clinical Skills & Nursing Education
Understand your research protocol better through learning more about labs, clinical skills, & medications.
Mentorship Opportunities
Next Cohort starts July 2025
Clinical Research Coordinator/Nurse Group Mentoring Program
Are you looking to enhance your clinical research knowledge, practice your skills, and boost your confidence? Join our 6-month Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)/Nurse (CRN) Group Mentoring Program, specifically designed for CRCs and CRNs at the University of Florida (UF) and Florida State University (FSU) CTSA Hub campuses and affiliates!
Get Certified
ACRP Offers 6 Certification Opportunities: Certified Professional (ACRP-CP), Clinical Research Assistant (CCRA), Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Principal Investigator (CPI), Medical Device Professional (ACRP-MDP), or Project Manager (ACRP-PM)
SOCRA Offers Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
IACRN Clinical Research Nurse Certification (CRN-BC)
Join the Conversation
Virtual Community
Clinical Research Professional Community
This free community is a collaborative platform designed for Clinical Research Professionals. Share resources, communicate, and offer peer support. Consider becoming part of this supportive network.
National Network
Trial Innovation Network
National network for clinical trial resources, Recruitment Innovation Center (RIC) Community of Practice, educational webinars, and events.
Community
ACRP North Florida Chapter
Join the North Florida Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).
Offering networking opportunities and connections. Annual membership $25.
IACRN Southeastern Chapter
Join the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN).
Offering education, networking, and connections.
Stay in the Loop
Join our Listserv
Clinical Research Professional ListServ
Get the latest translational workforce development educations and trainings!
CTSI Elevate Newsletter
The latest news, events, and funding opportunities at the CTSI
Journal Articles & Websites for Clinical Research Professionals
Multi-Regional Clinical Trials
Joint Task Force Core Competencies for Clinical Research Professionals
Framework that defines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for conducting safe, ethical, and high-quality clinical research.
Journal of Clinical and TRanslational Science
Team Science Competencies for Clinical Research Professionals
Discusses team science competencies tailored to CRPs and gaps in training,
research, and education can restrict their capability to effectively contribute to team science.
Supports Clinical and TRanslational Science Awards (CTSA)
Association for Clinical and Translational Science
ACTS supports those who are committed to applying scientific methodologies to accelerate advances in human health.
Recommended Journals for Submitting Translational Science Papers
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
The mission is to provide a forum for disseminating advances in clinical and translational science. JCTS, the official journal of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science and the Clinical Research Forum, is a fully Open Access journal publishing high-quality articles on research that spans the translational continuum, as well as education research that informs the development of the translational workforce.
Other Resources
- Updated! ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice E6(R3) https://database.ich.org/sites/default/files/ICH_E6%28R3%29_Step4_FinalGuideline_2025_0106.pdf
- The Association of Clinical Research Professionals published a special journal issue in December 2015 titled Careers in Clinical Research.
- Enhancing Clinical Research Professionals’ Training and Qualifications (ECRPTQ): Recommendations for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training for investigators and study coordinators
- Education and training of clinical and translational study investigators and research coordinators: A competency-based approach
- 9 Tips for Professional Email Communication
- On the new NIH Protection of Human Subjects site, you can find useful information about proposing and conducting NIH extramural research involving human subjects, including policies, regulations, training, resources and updated information on the revised human subject regulation (Common Rule).
Website Updated 5/28/2025