Training the next generation of paediatric researchers
PTNA partners with Australia's leading paediatric research institutes to run workshops, short courses and protocol training for investigators across the country.
Workshops & Programs
Capability-building activities run with our partner institutions.
MCRI Research Workshops 2014
Clinical Research Workshops hosted by Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne.
Learn more →QCMRI Workshops
Queensland Children's Medical Research Institute capability-building workshops.
Learn more →Princess Margaret Hospital Workshops
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth — paediatric research methods training.
Learn more →Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics
CEBU short courses in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics for paediatric researchers.
Learn more →SCHN Research Workshops 2015
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network paediatric research workshops.
Learn more →Paediatric Protocol Templates
MCRI-developed templates for paediatric trial protocols and ethics applications.
Learn more →Health Economics — University of Melbourne
Short course on health economics for paediatric researchers, hosted with The University of Melbourne.
Learn more →Concept Development Scheme
Funding support for investigators developing new multi-centre paediatric trial concepts.
Learn more →CRDO CORE Workshop Series
A series of five introductory workshops providing a practical, principle-based introduction to clinical research.
The series of five introductory CRDO CORE workshops are interactive and provide a practical introduction to clinical research. They are principle-based and run for approximately 3.5 hours. Please note, the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) workshop runs for 4 hours. The course has been designed to be facilitated over five weeks, with one 3.5-hour session per week.
Guidelines & Legislation in Research
Conducting research in accordance with all the rules and regulations that govern research in Australia can be daunting. This workshop reviews the national guidelines and legislation that apply, including the NHMRC National Statement, the NHMRC Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, and the Privacy and Health Records Act.
The Ethics Review Process — What You Need to Know
From a new project application through to submission of the final report, discover what the HRECs and Research Governance Offices require from you. This session also demystifies the National Ethics Application Form (NEAF) and the Victorian Specific Module (VSM).
Informed Consent Essentials
Obtaining valid consent is a vital, active and ongoing process in research. This workshop focuses on how to write high-quality Participant Information and Consent Forms (PICFs) and on the role of communication in the consent process.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) = Good Research Practice
Australian researchers are increasingly required to comply with international Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines in the form adopted by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). This TransCelerate-recognised, 4-hour GCP workshop provides certification that is mandatory for all staff working on industry-sponsored trials.
Bringing It Together — How to Successfully Run Your Research Project
This session explores the tools you need to run a research project, from set-up and day-to-day management through to close-out and archiving.