Tools & Resources
Alberta Clinical Research Consortium (ACRC) – Research Toolbox
The ACRC hosts a clinical research toolbox that includes various templates, documents, and even a glossary available on the Roadmap Toolbox.
Access approvals diagram for Alberta.
Visit the Alberta Clinical Research Roadmap website - your one-stop-shop for clinical health research needs in Alberta.
For Alberta specific clinical health research terms and acronyms, access the ACRC Glossary & Common Terminology or a searchable electronic version on the ACRC Roadmap.
For managing health research records - including responsibilities and resources, access a PDF version of Archiving of Clinical Health Research Records Guidance [V1 September2020]
ACRC Provincial Training Recommendations have been updated. They build upon the inaugural provincial training recommendation document from 2015 and underwent a review and subsequent revisions in October 2018 to reflect the changing regulatory landscape which was approved and endorsed by the ACRC Executive Committee.
A pRoject Ethics Community Consensus Initiative (ARECCI) Course
The ARECCI Project Ethics Course is a practical course designed to help participants develop knowledge and skills related to project ethics and apply the ethics considerations to their project. At the end of the course, attendees should have an increased awareness of ethical risks on projects and have developed a structured approach to identifying and addressing ethics issues for project success.
Access ARECCI
Canadian Clinical Trials Asset Map (CCTAM)
The CCTAM is a unique, robust, searchable web-based database disigned to communicate Canada's clinical research strengths to all stakeholders, including clinical trial sponsors.
Covenant Health Researchers who wish to list their team and expertise on the newly launched CCTAM:
Clinical Trials Brochure for Sponsors
Canadian Clinical Trials and Coordinating Centre (CCTCC) and Foreign Affairs and Trade Development Canada have developed a brochure outlining the benefits of conducting clinical research in Canada.
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
CITI is an on-line training platform at the Biomedical Research Alliance of New York (BRANY). CITI Canada, in partnership with N2 Canada provides the following courses for Covenant Health staff and physicians:
- Basic Social and Behavioural Research Ethics
- Biomedical Research Ethics
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Refresher
- Health Canada Division 5 – Drugs for Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects
- Privacy (NEW)
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
- Transportation of Dangerous Good (TDG/IATA)
CITI courses are accepted by many research organizations and pharmaceutical companies, and have been developed and Canadian-ized by participating members of N2. For information on how to access the courses, review the ACRC Training Guide (updated 2022 Jan), or see the course listing.
Or access the CITI website directly and start learning.
Provincial Training Recommendations
Note: There are other research courses available through CITI; however, they are not funded by Covenant Health and will incur a charge.
Connect Care Resources
Wave one implementation of Connect Care is taking place November 2019. Find resources for researchers here.
Common Definitions within Health
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has released a resource document for participants in the research enterprise.
Access Common Definitions within Health
Covenant Health Research Project Repository
Professional Practice and Research are compiling a database of potential research projects of interest by COV constituents and framed within the context of Covenant Health. The database will be presented to those who wish to access it, and it may be sourced for COV-centred/sponsored projects as well.
Access the Research Project Repository
Grant Writing for Nurses and Professionals
This accessible, hands-on text for new grant writers and seasoned health researchers, educators, and clinicians alike, illuminates the process of writing a persuasive request for funding from start to finish. Packed with practical tips for dealing with common pitfalls besieging grant seekers, the text progresses step by step from establishing the need for the grant through disseminating grant findings. This third edition is distinguished by key information about newer grant mechanisms and a fresh focus for foundation and corporate grants. It also includes updates on electronic submissions and web resources.
The third edition is now available at the Misericordia Community Hospital Weinlos Library or at Amazon.ca.
Guidance Documents
- Vanessa's Law, SAEs, RLS, and how they apply to researchers at Covenant Health [v2020Feb18]
- QI/QA vs Research, and how to distinguish the difference - University of Alberta Health Research Ethics Board guidance
Journal/Author Name Estimator (JANE)
This is a useful tool to determine which journal best matches the scope of a research article for publishing purposes: JANE
JournalGuide
Another option to search for appropriate journals to publish research: JournalGuide
Johanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
Both archived and new issue articles are available through the JBI website
N2 Standard Operating Procedures
N2 Canada (Network of Networks) has a number of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that can be used to assist researchers in all phases of their research projects. A Table of Contents for the available SOPs can be found on CLiC.
Predatory journals
Resources to assist in identifying predatory journal publishers.
TCPS2: CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics)
This self-paced course is a media-rich learning experience that features interactive exercises and multi-disciplinary examples. CORE-2022 consists of nine modules ranging from Core Principles to REB Review. It is designed primarily for the use of researchers and REB members – though anyone may take this course and print their own certificate of completion.
Access TCPS2: CORE-2022
U.S. Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and Office of Research Integrity (ORI) interactive training video
The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) offer an interactive training video entitled “The Research Clinic” to promote research integrity.
The video simulation allows the viewer to choose one of four characters (Research Nurse, Research Assistant, Research Board Chair, and Principal Investigator), and make decisions relevant to that character. This is a useful and important training tool for researchers.
Access research video simulation.