Following the guidelines set forth by the International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guideline (GCP) and the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework, it is imperative that every member of the research team possesses the necessary qualifications and experience relevant to their assigned role in the study.
Good Clinical Practice
Researchers at Northern Health are required to undertake Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training. Below are two online options for GCP training.
A-CTEC Training
- Login or create a new account to A-CTECT Training. For set-up instructions, you can access via this link.
- Navigate to “online courses”, select individual courses, locate ICH E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice for Investigators and Site Staff for obtaining GCP for the first time or GCP Refresher (ICH E6R3) if you simply need to update you’re a GCP.
- The aim of this course is for you to become GCP-certified. This course is mutually recognised and listed by TransCelerate as meeting the minimum requirements of ICH ER (R3) GCP.
The Global Health Network
- This course has been updated to incorporate additional information from the latest International Conference on Harmonisation E6 (R3) Guidelines for GCP and re-named ‘ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R3)’ to reflect this update.
- Please take the revised version of this course for the latest updates and to gain the required certification.
- Access via link.
25 November 2026 Advanced GCP Training Course!
The Northern Health Research Development and Governance Unit (RDGU) is offering an Advanced GCP R3 course for investigators and research staff on 25 November 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, facilitated by Tanya Symons. With GCP transitioning from R2 to R3, GCP R3 training will be a requirement from January 2027 as advised by the TGA.
The course will provide an overview of the key changes between GCP R2 and R3, including the new requirements and what investigators and research teams need to do at the site level to prepare for the transition. Participants who complete the course will receive an Advanced GCP R3 Certificate.
Once you receive your GCP certificate, please upload to your LMS, for instructions please follow this link to the Bulletin located on the NH Intranet.
2026 Advanced GCP Course
When: Wednesday, 25th November 2026, 12-2pm
Where: Teams Meeting (link provided closer to the date)
Researcher Training
Looking for some Clinical Research training for Research Support Teams as well as Investigators? These packages will equip researchers with foundational knowledge about running clinical trials in Australia. They take time to complete but well worth the time as all information and examples are based on conducting research in Australia. Each package is mutually recognised and listed by TransCelerate as meeting the minimum requirements of ICH E6 (R3) GCP.
A-CTEC Training – click this link to login or if you do not have an account, use this link to sign up you may also wish to use this link to access a set of instructions to help. Once logged in, navigate to “online courses” under the Comprehensive Course Packages you will see two courses, choose the one appropriate to your role:
- Trials Essentials for Research Support Team (ICH E6 R3 GCP included) –this is 6 courses with an evaluation and completion certificate
- Trials Essentials for Investigators (ICH E6 R3 GCP included) –this is 5 courses with an evaluation and completion certificate
Once you receive your certificate, this includes a GCP refresher, please upload to your LMS. For instructions, please follow this link to the Bulletin located on the NH Intranet.
