Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training Guidance and Instructions
The principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) help assure the safety, integrity, and quality of clinical trials by addressing elements related to the design, conduct, and reporting of clinical trials. GCP training describes the responsibilities of investigators, sponsors, monitors, and IRBs in the conduct of clinical trials. GCP training aims to ensure that the rights, safety, and well-being of human subjects are protected, clinical trials are conducted in accordance with approved plans with rigor and integrity, and data derived from clinical trials are reliable.
Who needs to complete GCP Training?
Principal Investigators as well as individuals involved in identifying/recruiting subjects, obtaining informed consent, or interacting and intervening with subjects (personnel listed as having those roles in the IRB application), when either of the following apply:
- The study meets the NIH definition of a clinical trial AND evaluates a drug, device, or biologic or is conducted under one or more INDs, IDEs, or Non-Significant Risk Device determinations
- CITI’s “Good Clinical Practice for Drug/Device Researchers” course is required for these studies, regardless of funding.
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- The study meets the NIH definition of a clinical trial AND is NIH-funded
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- Either CITI’s “GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research” course OR the “Good Clinical Practice for Drug/Device Researchers” course can be completed.
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NOTE: If personnel might be engaged in a clinical trial that evaluates a drug, device, or biologic or is conducted under one or more INDs, IDEs, or Non-Significant Risk Device determinations in the future, it is recommended they complete the “Good Clinical Practice for Drug/Device Researchers,” as it is the only GCP course that is accepted for clinical trials of that type.
What is an easy way to tell if this training requirement applies to my study?
Provided that your ARROW application is accurately completed, clicking “View Study Team Training” in the study’s ARROW workspace will indicate whether or not GCP training is required. The snapshot will also tell you which GCP course should be taken for that given study as well as the personnel that have not yet completed that appropriate course. You can also email UW CITI Support for clarification.
What if I have completed a GCP training course outside of CITI?
Only the CITI GCP courses listed above will be accepted for UW-Madison personnel.
What options are available for external personnel?
External personnel with NetIDs should complete the CITI training as described in the instructions below. External personnel without NetIDs can complete either of the options listed on the Training Options for External Personnel page.
How do I access these GCP training courses?
Both GCP training courses can be accessed via the UW CITI Portal. If this is your first time completing GCP training at UW-Madison, follow the steps below:
- Log in to CITI via the UW CITI Portal using your NetID and password. If you are accessing the UW CITI Portal for the first time, see “Completion Instructions for First Time Users” here before proceeding to the next steps.
- Click “View Courses" next to "University of Wisconsin-Madison."
- Click "Add a Course at the bottom of the page.
- In Question 3, check the box next to the appropriate GCP course (see above) and click submit at the bottom of the page.
- Click on the appropriate GCP course you added in step 2 to start the training.
If you have completed GCP training in the past, you will receive an email reminder when your GCP training is expiring.
Additional Information
If you experience any difficulty accessing GCP training or need assistance determining which GCP course you should take, please contact the Office of Research Compliance at UW CITI Support or 608-262-1703. Support is provided Monday - Friday during normal business hours.