TRIALISTS
STREAM 3-TRIALISTS
For Clinical Researchers
CANTRAIN is a unique national educational initiative aimed at developing clinical trial competency in people designing, leading, working or participating in clinical trial research in both academic and private sector settings. Our clinical research competencies are inspired by those of the Multiregional Clinical Trials Joint Task Force (JTF) for Clinical Trial Competency framework. Professional competence is a unique combination of knowledge, skill and attitude and is demonstrated by the ability to perform a complex task with fidelity in a wide variety of contexts. In the CANTRAIN model, e-learning modules – providing topical content – are enhanced by integrated engagement or experiential activities and access to expert mentorship. The combination of information, engagement and personal guidance is the best way to develop professional competence in learners. CANTRAIN modules are tailored, sequenced, and assembled into programs that build professional competence in learners with different profiles (students, clinical research professionals and trialists) and levels of experience. By doing this, the learners are best able to contribute to clinical trials’ innovation, advancement and growth benefiting the health care system, with an inclusive engagement of the community at-large.Postgraduate Master’s Students
Doctoral Students
Postdoctoral Fellows
Postdoctoral Researchers
in health sciencesRegistered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Research Assistant
Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Research Manager
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs (QARA)
Medical/Health Sciences’ GraduatesResidents/Fellows
Clinicians
Family Physicians
Specialists
ScientistsGeneral Public
Patients
Public/Private Organizations
Health Charities
Families
Policy-Makers
Journalists
Social Media Influencers/Reporters
Toward Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, Immigrants, Refugees, minoritized, underserved and underrepresented groups
TRIALISTS
The Trialist Training Stream focuses on clinicians and scientists who aspire to participate in the conduct of or lead clinical trials. This stream is focused on the design, leadership, execution, analysis, and dissemination of clinical trials and their findings.
Stream Goals
- To increase the number and quality of trial investigators in Canada who are competitive nationally and internationally for clinical trial funding and able to generate the evidence needed to improve the health of individuals in Canada and abroad, and
- To increase the agility, adaptability, and interconnectivity of trial investigators in their response to an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
Who is this training for
This stream targets:
- Health-care practitioners (e.g., physicians, pharmacists, nurses, exercise physiologists, nutritionists), including those who are community-based and clinician-scientists who are planning to operate a clinical trial site, or design and lead clinical trials as investigators.
- PhD trained researchers and trial methodologists who are planning to design, lead or contribute to the conduct of clinical trials.
About this training
Training included in this stream is designed to equip learners with the skills, knowledge, experience, and support to design, develop, execute, or participate in the conduct of clinical trials, as well as analyze and disseminate results. Learners will gain a foundational through to advanced understanding of the theory and practice of conducting clinical trials and interpreting their results.
Modes of training
The trialist stream will offer a range of self-paced, interactive e-learning modules through the CANTRAIN learning management system. These modules will be supported by structured mentorship provided by established clinical trial investigators and other subject matter experts to elevate the learner from knowledge to competence. In addition to mentorship, learners will have access to stream-specific advanced training, experiential learning, and optional electives leading to specializations. Learners will also have the opportunity to share perspectives and experiences across streams through networking and discussion forums.
