CLINICAL TRIALS 101: AN ADVOCACY-FOCUSED CURRICULUMFOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS

Written By john burton

Organization: North Carolina Community Health Center Association, in collaboration with Egality Sciences Inc.

Community Health Workers are uniquely positioned in their communities but often underused in clinical research. This supported curriculum aims to enhance participation from underserved populations by providing essential education about clinical research. Your participation helps us develop and integrate Community Health Workers into clinical research efforts.

What you will learn:

  • The basics of clinical research and its importance in advancing medicine.

  • The stages of drug development and clinical trials.

  • Understanding medical mistrust: history and current impacts on communities.

  • Practical strategies for communicating about clinical trials and building trust with community members.

Virtual: Two hours online

Cost: Free

Registration: Online using this link

Contact: Hayesr@ncchca.org, 304-633-8177 

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