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.
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
Certificate of "Bonnes Pratiques des Essais Cliniques, Niveau I - Investigateur" or equivalent certificate recognised by swissethics
Formal university degree or BSc in health sciences
"Sur dossier" admissions are also possible
The three-day GCP (Bonnes Pratiques des Essais Cliniques - Niveaux I et II) training sessions can be integrated as an optional module
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 Investigator Level certificate requested
Training particularly aimed at healthcare professionals who wish to take on the role of sponsor-investigator in interventional clinical trials and in the management of observational research projects
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 Module 1 and 2 certificate or equivalent certificate