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clinical trial assistant

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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.

3213.2 ISCO 3213 ESCO source
Competences
15
Groups
4
Essential
11
Optional
4

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 5 competences

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Sector-specific

4 competences
clinical reports

The methods, assessment practices, credentials and opinions gathering procedures necessary for writing clinical reports.

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clinical science

The research and development of the techniques and equipment used by medical staff to prevent, diagnose and treat illness.

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evidence-based approach in general practice

The general principles, methods and concepts of scientific research and the fundamentals of statistics in medical care. The scientific background of pathology and theories about the forming of hypotheses and problem-solving.

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professional documentation in health care

The written standards applied in the health care professional environments for documentation purposes of one`s activity.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
medical studies

The basics and terminology of medical studies.

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Essential skills and competences 6 competences

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Sector-specific

3 competences
apply good clinical practices

Ensure compliance with and application of the ethical and scientific quality standards used to conduct, record and report clinical trials that involve human participation, at an international level.

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maintain treatment records

Keep accurate records and file reports related to the prescribed treatment or medication.

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perform clinical coding procedures

Match and record correctly the specific illnesses and treatments of a patient by using a clinical codes classification system.

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Cross-sector

3 competences
conduct health related research

Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.

Scope note
Research topics may include illness, acute, chronic and non-communicable conditions, public health, clinical research, health promotion and disease prevention topics.
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manage healthcare users' data

Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) are treated confidentially.

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record data from biomedical tests

Use information technology to accurately record and analyse data from biomedical tests, writing reports on the data and sharing results with the appropriate persons.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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Sector-specific

3 competences
clinical coding

The matching of clinical statements with standard codes of illnesses and treatments through use of a classification system.

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health records management

The procedures and importance of record keeping in a healthcare system such as hospitals or clinics, the information systems used to keep and process records and how to achieve maximum accuracy of records.

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patient record storage

Field of information which monitors regulatory and legal changes regarding patient record compilation and storage.

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Optional skills and competences 1 competence

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Cross-sector

1 competence
record treated patient's information

Record information accurately relating to the progress of the patient during therapy sessions.

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