This certificate course comprises around 450 hours of work and leads to the acquisition of 15 ECTS points, over a duration of two years. Modules take place every 1 to 3 months, depending on the modules. The instructional course is divided into fundamentals that place the acquisition of methods and concepts in the foreground, and electives that add breadth and depth.
The course consists of:
- 8 compulsory modules
- 2 elective modules, chosen from 3 options: Introduction to Qualitative Health Research; Patient Partnership in Clinical Care, Research and Guidelines Development; Integrating Sex and Gender Perspectives in Clinical Research
Each module lasts 3 days (1.5 ECTS) and is defined by a thematic focus which is explored through lectures and practical assignments. The state of current research is investigated with concrete examples which are jointly worked through and discussed. Participants benefit from the know-how and experiences of other participants from diverse backgrounds. They apply their knowledge directly to examples, cases and exercises. Via this process, students can link scientific knowledge to their personal experience.
Together with the “CAS in Leadership” and the “CAS in Managing Medicine“, the CAS in Clinical Research in Health Care Organizations leads to the “Master of Advanced Studies in Leading Learning Health Care Organizations, University of Bern” (MAS LLHCO UniBe).