Clinical Research Education

The clinical research program is dedicated to providing education and training opportunities to the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine research community. The clinical research team hosts monthly educational workshops with various topics to include regulatory, clinical operations, finances, etc. 

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Workshops

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Clinical Research Center Services

A general overview of all services offered by the Clinical Research Center as well as space and equipment offerings.

• 11 a.m. March 3rd
• 9 a.m. May 5th 
• 9 a.m. July 2nd

Navigating Clinical Research Websites

A brief walk through of the updated clinical research websites, associated pages and helpful information. Available upon request.

Study Intake

A review of the centralized intake process to triage and streamline study start-up activities. 

• 9 a.m. March 5th
• 9 a.m. April 3rd
• 9 a.m. May 5th
• 9 a.m. June 3rd
• 9 a.m. July 7th

Institutional Requirements

An overview of the institutional requirements required by the Office of Regulatory Affairs. Requirements will vary based on study design and can include committee reviews, institutional sign offs and administrative reviews.

• 11 a.m. March 7th
• 11 a.m. May 9th
• 11 a.m. July 9th

Clinic Orientation

An overview of the Clinical Research Center clinics, the services provided, standard operating procedures and tips for success.

• 11 a.m. April 7th
• 11 a.m. June 5th

Coverage Analysis

Coverage analysis is a systematic process that determines the Medicare-qualifying status of a clinical trial and determines which items are billable to insurance.

• 11 a.m. April 9th
• 11 a.m. June 9th

Budgeting and Research Pricing

Budgeting provides education and tools regarding how budgets are developed, prices are determined and tips when negotiating with sponsors.

• 11 a.m. March 10th
• 11 a.m. May 12th
• 11 a.m. July 10th

Billing Grid and Nebraska Medicine Research Billing

An overview of research billing roles performed in Clinical Trial Master Matrix and Clinical Trial Management System and explains the role of research billing from a billing compliance standpoint. Participants will be given tips and resources for successful subject visit linking in EPIC and documentation in the Clinical Trial Management System.

• 11 a.m. March 12th 
• 11 a.m. April 11th
• 11 a.m. May 12th
• 11 a.m. June 11th
• 11 a.m. July 14th

Regulatory Coordination

An overview of regulatory activities and requirements at start-up, during maintenance and at closure of a clinical trial. The monthly topic will rotate among start-up, maintenance and closure.

• 11 a.m. March 14th (Close-Out)
• 11 a.m. April 14th (Start-Up)
• 11 a.m. May 16th (Maintenance)
• 11 a.m. June 16th (Close-Out)
• 11 a.m. July 16th (Start-Up)

New-hire Checklist

An overview of the new-hire checklist with required and recommended training opportunities for all research staff. Available upon request.

Entering OneChart Research Orders

A review of the process for entering orders in OneChart for specific clinical services, a demonstration and helpful tips.

• 11 a.m. March 17th
• 11 a.m. May 19th
• 11 a.m. July 17th

Clinic Feasibility

An overview of the process used to review feasibility of studies requesting Clinical Research Center clinical services.

• 11 a.m. April 16th
• 11 a.m. June 18th

Research Monitor Access

An overview of research monitor access, including how to request IT support and helpful hints.

• 11 a.m. March 19th
• 11 a.m. April 18th
• 11 a.m. May 21st
• 11 a.m. June 19th
• 11 a.m. July 21st

Clinical Trial Finance Education

A detailed review of activities performed while executing financial tasks on clinical trials. Education will be focused on the various applications required to identify all applicable research costs and recovery through sponsor invoicing. 

• 11 a.m. April 21st
• 11 a.m. May 23rd
• 11 a.m. June 23rd
• 11 a.m. July 23rd