Mandatory training for researchers
Research integrity and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training is mandatory for all researchers involved in Metro South Health research.
Each member of a research team, including external researchers, must include valid training certificates as part of the site specific authorisation process. The certificates are valid if you've done accredited training in the last 3 years.
Research integrity training
You can access our online Research integrity training through MSHLearn. All 3 modules must be completed to receive a certificate.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
You can access our online GCP training course through MSHLearn.
Face-to-face training is available through external training providers. Our preferred provider is PRAXIS - Introduction to GCP and refresher GCP training.
External researchers
External researchers who are not MSH employees can provide evidence, such as a certificate or training transcript from your employing Hospital and Health Service, university or institution or external provider.
External researchers who wish to complete our modules can email MSH-Research@health.qld.gov.au. Further information and links can be provided.
Research education webinars 2024
We host our research education webinars on Microsoft Teams. All webinars, except MSH Biostatistics Service courses, are available to everyone.
Biostatistics and research software training
We help researchers with data analysis and statistical methods and provide training in biostatistics. We also have licenses available for SPSS Statistics software.
Biostatistics and SPSS training is delivered by the Metro South Biostatistics Service and is for Metro South Health employees only.
While some sessions are held using Teams, some are in person at the PACE Building (PA Campus). You need delegate approval to go to these training sessions.
Find and register for a webinar
Find self-guided Metro South Health REDCap training and connect with REDCap support team.
Online training, videos and support for researchers
Introduction to research in Metro South Health
Metro South Health employees can access the following online training through MSHLearn:
- Metro South Health orientation - research module
- Metro South Health research induction
- Research design and process
Research foundations
All researchers can view our recorded research foundation education sessions.
- Crafting a robust research protocol and effective questionnaires and surveys (Vimeo)
- Building research from quality assurance (Vimeo)
- Grant writing
- Ethics review process
- Research governance process
- Tips for publication in scientific journals (Vimeo)
- Research ethics: demystifying HRECs and requirements of an ethics submission
- How and when to request a waiver of consent and how to complete an agreement schedule
Library research support and training
Our libraries support medical, allied health and nursing staff who are doing research activities as part of their jobs.
- Princess Alexandra Hospital Library - PA Hospital offers literature searching and EndNote training
- Logan Hospital Library (internal link)
- QEII Jubilee Hospital Library (internal link)
- Redland Hospital Library (internal link).
Research excellence
Research Capability and Excellence Framework
The Research Capability and Excellence Framework [PDF 367.67 KB] is designed to enhance research education and development in Metro South Health. Its goal is to support our employees at all levels in enhancing their skills, knowledge, and research-related behaviour. Through this framework, researchers can identify their individual capabilities and plan their learning process.
Educational videos and eLearning
- Crack the code of research integrity: beyond the buzzwords (Vimeo)
- Research data: How to utilise data in health research (Vimeo)
- Managing site finance and finance in research - what you need to know (Vimeo)
- Consumer partnerships in Metro South Health and implementation science (Vimeo)
- Research risk assessment and management training (MSHLearn) - email MSH-Research@health.qld.gov.au if you're an external researcher.
Clinical trials
The A-CTEC comprehensive training and education on conducting clinical trials in Australia. Read more about clinical trials in Metro South Health.