Diploma programmes

Upon successful completion of our three basic courses

• Introduction to Clinical Research (2 days)
• Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (2 days or eCourse)
• Introduction to Biostatistics in Clinical Research (3 days)

The VSCR awards a diploma that certifies the "comprehensive knowledge of the relevant scientific, regulatory and ethical aspects of clinical research".

This programme consists of five courses each building on the knowledge and skills required for health outcomes research and health policy making:

Base Course: 

• Evidence Based Decision Making for Pricing and Reimbursement: from Theory into Practice

Complementary Courses

• Principles of Pharmacoeconomics
• Evidence Based Medicine and Implementation Science - Toolkit
• Systematic Reviews for HTA and Reimbursement Decisions
• From Licensing to Reimbursement - How to Design your Studies (Course in development)

For successful completion of the base course and two complementary courses of choice, participants will be awarded with the "VSCR Health Outcomes Research Diploma".

For further information please click on Health Outcomes Research Programme.

This diploma programme consists of two courses

• Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (2 days or eCourse)
• Essential Skills for Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and Monitors (5 days)

Upon successful completion of all courses the VSCR awards an independent "Basic Clinical Research Associates and Monitors Diploma".

This diploma programme consist of the "VSCR Basic Clinical Research Associates and Monitors Diploma" plus the additional advanced courses:

• Applying GCP for Experts in Clinical Research (2 days)
• Trial Site Management for Study Coordinators (5 days)
• Project Management in Clinical Research (3 days)

Upon successful completion of all courses the VSCR awards an independent "Advanced Clinical Research Associates and Monitors Diploma".