About this career
Clinical trial assistants support clinical drug research. Collaborate with researchers and doctors in hospitals. Manage essential documents such as clinical case report forms, study protocols, and informed consent forms. File relevant logs related to side effects of medicines.
Essential skills
apply good clinical practices
conduct health related research
maintain treatment records
manage healthcare users' data
perform clinical coding procedures
record data from biomedical tests
Required knowledge
clinical reports
clinical science
evidence-based approach in general practice
medical studies
professional documentation in health care
Additional skills
record treated patient's information
clinical coding
health records management
patient record storage
Also known as
clinical research assistant
clinical research associate