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The CANadian Consortium of Clinical Trial TRAINing platform (CANTRAIN) is a national training platform designed to build capacity and strengthen expertise in clinical and translational research across Canada. CANTRAIN offers highly specialized, competency-based training programs for individuals involved in all aspects of clinical trials, from early career investigators to experienced professionals. 

Through WE-SPARK Health Institute's partnership with CANTRAIN, members affiliated with our partner institutions - Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, St. Clair College, University of Windsor, and Windsor Regional Hospital - have access to comprehensive training opportunities that align with international best practices and Canadian regulatory standards.


How to get started:

(1) Open CANTRAIN.

(2) Navigate to the Clinical Trials Tranining Programs tab to explore available courses, streams, and career development programs

(3) Complete the registration questionnaire through the registration portal (blue box).

(4) Within 24 hours, you will receive an Account Creation Notification email from CANTRAIN with your login credentials.

(5) Go to https://cantrain.blackboard.com, click "Sign in with third-party account', and select Genius SSO to log in with your assigned username and password.

(6) Begin your training modules and ensure you keep your training records up-to-date for your research files.

The following courses are available through WE-SPARK and CANTRAIN partnership: 

Courses
Regulatory ComplianceAll clinical research involving humans must follow regulations to protect participants' safety. Researchers and staff involved in clinical trials are required to complete training in ethics, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Canadian legal standards. While specific training requirements may vary depending on the study and individual roles, CANTRAIN offers 3 core courses to help ensure research teams meet the necessary regulatory standards for conducting clinical trials in Canada.

ICH Guidance E6(R2) GCP (International Council for Harmonisation-Good Clinical PracticeHealth Canada, Part C, Division 5 of the Food and Drug Regulations

Tri-Council Policy Statement-Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans TCPS2 (2022)
CANTRAIN Core FoundationThe CANTRAIN Core Foundation includes 11 entry-level courses that provide essential knowledge for anyone involved in clinical trials with human participants. These courses cover key topics that everyone - from students to clinical research professionals - should understand, no matter their role. The content is carefully selected and organizated to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, drawing from recognized standards in clinical research training. 

Study Designs and Clinical Trial Phases

Drug Discovery and Development Process

The Clinical Trial Protocol
Patient Engagement in Research

Roles and Responsibilities in Clinical ResearchGood Documentation Practices

Ethics and Informed ConsentParticipant Recruitment

Participant Safety and Adverse EventsData Management in Clinical Research

Study Oversight and Monitoring

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