In this online course, you will learn about interventional studies, their benefits and challenges. This course will assist you in connecting theory to practice. Through experiential assignments and hands-on projects, you will have opportunities to apply interventional studies procedures.

After completing this online learning module, you will be able to:

• Describe the main design features of Randomized Control Trials (RCT)
• Differentiate between observational and interventional studies
• List the components of randomized controlled trials
• Explain ethical considerations for randomized controlled trials
• Recognise principles of RCT study design and evaluation
• List the requirements for randomization and blinding
• Distinguish the phases of randomized controlled trials
• Apply principles of statistical analysis for clinical trials
• Differentiate between intention to treat and pre-protocol designs.
• List some examples of RCT structural designs
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of good clinical trial practice
• Explain ethical considerations for randomized controlled trials
• Describe the components of a randomized controlled trial protocol
• Recognize guidelines and standards for conducting and writing reports of randomized controlled trials

This continuing professional development (CPD) program has been designed to consider the CanMEDS Physician Competency Framework, including the roles of:

• Scholar
• Collaborator