Education and training
Browse through all clinical research training opportunities of the SCTO's Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) Network and a selection of academic training offers. Find what best fits your needs.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research ethics courses are all recognised by swissethics. You can also find a selection of training opportunities provided by further organisations.
Disclaimer: Institutions are responsible for the quality of the training opportunities they provide.
- Completion of the CAS Clinical Research I, CAS Study Nurse/Coordinator, or equivalent qualification
- Individuals with a minimum of five years' of experience in clinical research working either in academia or in industry (study nurses, study coordinators, clinical research associates, study physicians, assistant physicians, etc.) may apply to be directly admitted to the CAS Clinical Research II program
Part-time
Compatible with work
- Individuals holding a science degree (minimum bachelor's) or medical students with an interest in pursuing continuing education in clinical research practices
- Individuals holding a degree equivalent to CAS Clinical Research I or II should contact one of the Directors of Studies for a personal consultation
Part-time
Compatible with work
GCP Basiskurs or equivalent qualification
This swissethics-accredited GCP course is ideal for investigators, all staff involved and/or interested in clinical research, and beginners
It focuses on participant protection, informed consent, safety reporting, study design, and data management
Degree in nursing, life sciences or medicine
Teaching is in English
Individual DAS modules are available
Degree in nursing, life sciences or medicine
Individual MAS modules are also available
GCP Basiskurs or equivalent qualification
Recommended to all individuals working in human research who would like to maintain and update their knowledge on research ethics and GCP
For individuals who have completed a GCP course and/or are interested in the subject
May be held in Bellinzona or Lugano
GCP Investigator Level certificate
May be held in Bellinzona or Lugano
GCP Investigator Level certificate
May be held in Bellinzona or Lugano
Master's in medicine, nursing sciences, natural sciences, or a similar degree
"Sur dossier" admissions are also possible
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Includes additional self-study
Provides GCP certificates as investigator and sponsor-investigator
Master's in medicine, nursing sciences, natural sciences, or a similar degree
"Sur Dossier" admissions are also possible
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Consists of the CAS in Clinical Trial Management, a second CAS (Monitoring or Clinical Data Management), and a diploma thesis in the field of specialisation
Provides GCP certificates as investigator and sponsor-investigator