Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Refresher v.2
A TransCelerate Mutually Recognised ICH GCP E6 (R3) Refresher Course. Aligned with the National Statement (2025).
About This Course
The Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Refresher v.2 online training course is designed to assist clinical researchers who have already undertaken a previous GCP course to refresh their knowledge of the basic principles of GCP and how these principles can be applied in the research setting. This revised refresher reflects the latest developments in clinical research, aligning with the newly released ICH GCP E6(R3) guidelines and the 2025 National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. It has been approved by the TransCelerate Site Qualification and Training Initiative, a mutual recognition program for ICH E6 GCP training targeted at investigator site personnel.
With the ability to exit and resume the course at any point, participants have the flexibility to fit training into their busy schedules and gain valuable insights into this critical aspect of clinical trials.
For those who have not undertaken previous GCP training, we recommend completing the GCP in Australia v.2 course.
This refresher provides an efficient way to stay current with evolving standards while ensuring ethical and high‑quality research practice in Australia.
Please Note:
This course will be available from 31 August 2025.
You can continue your training in the current GCP Refresher, or wait until the this course is available.
Pricing
Free
WAHTN Partners have free access to this course
$40
Participants from the AHRA partner organisations have discounted access to this course.
$120
Any person from the public can gain access to the course.
Course Objectives
GCP 1: Overview and Principles
Understand the purpose of clinical trials and the origins of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Understand the GCP principles and the hierarchy of guidelines in Australian clinical research.
Identify key stakeholders’ roles and their responsibilities in clinical trials.
GCP 2: Data Management and Investigational Product Oversight
Understand best practices for data handling, storage, retention, and compliance with GCP requirements.
Understand data and record management requirements and investigational product accountability.
Understand the role of investigational products in clinical research.
Understand investigator and sponsor responsibilities in managing investigational products.
GCP 3: Research Governance and Ethics in Clinical Trials
Understand the Research Governance Framework and its components, including the roles of the Research Governance Office (RGO) and Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).
Develop a governance application that meets institutional and jurisdictional requirements, including key elements for compliance in health research projects.
Identify the steps required for participant Informed Consent.
Distinguish between different types of consent, such as informed, opt-out, and waiver of consent.
GCP 4: Monitoring, Reporting and Project Closure
Identify the roles and responsibilities of the sponsor, investigators, HREC, and institution/site in monitoring a research project.
Understand the processes for data management and amendments during a project.
Recognise the progress, compliance, and safety reporting requirements, particularly for clinical trials and clinical investigation research.
Comprehend the key requirements for successfully closing a research project.
Feedback From Participants
"The way the material was presented was clear and interesting. I enjoyed the visuals and ‘clicking’ to access different sections for more information."
"Contains a broad overview of good clinical practice but also surprisingly detailed information. This is by far one of the best online course I’ve done in a long time."
"It Provides a very good overview and the parts make sense when seen in a logical way. There are many prompts to more detailed references on the topics and they can be followed up for more information. Building in breaks was a good idea."
"Videos, real-life examples and visuals (e.g. charts) used to support comprehension."
"The content was well structured and allowed me to develop my understanding. Important information was consolidated well by the quiz"
"The self-assessments complement well with the comprehensive lesson content."
