Researchers and Research Assistants Orientation Modules
Please complete all training modules. You will be required to submit a checklist at the end where you can submit your certificates, attestations, and all other documents.
SAH Orientation
The following orientation modules are specific to SAH and must be completed at the start of each research/research assistant-related project at SAH:
☐ Welcome to Sault Area Hospital
☐ Healthy, Well and Safe at Work
☐ Safe Management of Healthcare Waste
☐ Workplace Violence Prevention
Meditech Training Module
Your research supervisor will advise you as to whether or not you need to complete the Meditech training module. If you have previously completed this Meditech Training, you can attest to that on the next page.
Provincial Health & Safety Training Modules
All medical facilities in Ontario are legislatively required to provide standard health and safety training to workers. Please review the list of modules below.
If you have completed previous research and/or research assistant work at another Ontario hospital, you may have already completed the following training and you will have the opportunity to attest to that on the next page. You will be required to provide proof that you have completed the training at another Ontario hospital within the last 3 years. Proof of completion includes a module completion certificate or verification from another Ontario hospital that clearly defines the module and date completed.
If you have not completed the modules at another Ontario hospital within the last 3 years, please complete them now.
☐ Worker Health & Safety Awareness (*certificate required)
☐ IPAC Core Competency Training (5 modules: Additional Precautions, Administrative Controls, Control of Environment, Occupational Health and Safety for Clinical Staff, Healthcare Provider Controls)
Using an up-to-date version of Google Chrome from a desktop computer or laptop is recommended to complete these modules.
All IPAC certificates must be submitted at the end of this training.
Policy & Protocol Review
Please read the following SAH policies and protocols:
- Standards of Performance/Living Our iCcare Way Documents
- Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
- Internet Access Policy
Please read the following Occupational Health & Safety Protocols:
Occupational Health and Safety information
Research-Specific Training
There are two types of research-specific training:
1) Clinical Research Training (required)
2) Clinical Trials Training (if applicable)
All researchers and research assistants conducting/supporting research studies at SAH are required to complete Clinical Research Training. Depending on the research study, additional Clinical Trials Training may be required.
In addition, all researchers and research assistants conducting/supporting research studies at SAH are required to complete research-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) training. The SOP training must be completed before starting the research work, and it must be completed onsite at SAH due to license use restrictions. You will be provided with instructions and access once you are qualified to complete the training.
SAH has access to additional research-specific training through the CITI program. You might be advised to complete additional courses to support your activities at SAH.
Clinical Research Training (required)
This training takes approximately 3 hours to complete. Click here to begin – TCPS2: CORE-2022
*Certificate is required. If previously completed, submit copy of certificate at the end of this training.
Clinical Trials Training (if applicable)
The Clinical Trials training is only required for researchers and research assistants working on clinical trials at SAH. Clinical Trials training consists of two types of training: 1) Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and 2) Health Canada Part C, Division 5: Drugs for Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects. You will be required to complete at least the GCP training, and possibly the Health Canada Part C, Division 5 training depending on the nature of your clinical trial research. To access this training, click CITI-Canada Program, then click Register.
Researchers and research assistants who are conducting/supporting research at SAH will then click “Select Your Organization Affiliation,” select Sault Area Hospital, then continue with the registration process. By completing the registration process, you will be provided access to the training courses relevant to your role.
For help, consult the Guide to Getting Started or contact research@sah.on.ca.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
This training takes approximately 5 hours to complete. Click here to begin – CITI program
*certificate required (valid within the last 3 years)
If completed within the last 3 years, submit copy of certificate at the end of this training.
Health Canada Part C, Division 5: Drugs for Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects (if required)
This training takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Click here to begin – CITI program
*certificate required
If previously completed, submit copy of certificate at the end of this training.
Researcher and Research Assistant Training Documents and Attestations
You are almost finished your Researcher and Research Assistant Orientation and Training at SAH! The last step is to complete a checklist, attach your documents, and complete your attestations.