Health research

NT Health Clinical Innovation and Research, supported by the Australian Teletrials Program, is providing free access to training for everyone who conducts clinical trials or would like to develop their skills in this area across Northern Territory. What is A-CTEC?

A-CTEC is a not-for-profit, member based education platform, hosting a suite of evidence-based, interactive clinical trials education opportunities suitable for a range of learning needs.

Why A-CTEC?

A-CTEC enables capacity and capability building of the clinical trials workforce through easy access to world-class education and training opportunities. It provides a collaborative forum to share resources, knowledge and expertise that also allows reporting for accreditation purposes. It provides:

• Education and training that caters to the various levels of experience and competency of the clinical trials workforce
• Courses which are interactive, practical, multi-modal and evidence-based
• TransCelerate Good Clinical Practice Training
• Role specific competency frameworks
• Networking opportunities for the clinical trials workforce
• Reporting for accreditation

Who is A-CTEC for?

The training available through A-CTEC will be valuable for: study investigators, study coordinators, research nurses, clinical trial assistants, clinical trial pharmacists, Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), research governance officers, and all staff involved in clinical trials regardless of their role or location.

For further information or to access the training and education please visit A-CTEC website

Investigators and/or research personnel of clinical trials being conducted at NT Health must provide evidence of accredited Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification undertaken within the previous 3 years.

Evidence of GCP certification will form a requirement for Site-Specific Assessment (SSA) authorisation. The site PI is responsible for ensuring respective members of the research team undertake GCP training prior to the commencement of the study and hold current certification throughout the project duration.

If you currently do not hold this or would like further information on gaining this certification, please refer to the TransCelerate-recognised GCP Training or contact the NT Health RGO for advice.

• NT Health Clinical Trials Handbook DOCX (1.9 MB)
• Patient Information: Understanding Research and Clinical Trials PDF (2.5 MB)

Flinders University offers free research support to NT Health staff. This can be advice on research questions, epidemiological study designs, data management and analysis or assistance with writing for publication. Statistical analysis support is also available. Contact Chris Rissel (PhD, MPH, BSCPscyh(Hons)) (chris.rissel@flinders.edu.au) for further information.

Flinders University has campuses in Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, Nhulunbuy and Darwin.

For further information on education and training opportunities please contact nthealth.teletrials@nt.gov.au