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NHG Health Office of Human Research Protection Programme (OHRPP)

PCR 001 Module

Overview of course and agenda

Last updated 14 August 2026

PCR-001: Subject Recruitment and Informed Consent Module

In this online PCR module, Participants will gain knowledge and application principles for research subject recruitment and informed consent based on ethical and regulatory requirements throughout the phase of planning, designing, conducting and maintaining proper documentation.

Best practices, tips and common errors will also be covered in this course which includes interactive case scenarios, and quizzes and informative reference materials.

Agenda

This online module encompasses the following topics:                                                                             

Core Modules: 

  • Subject Recruitment

  • Informed Consent Requirements for Research

  • Informed Consent Process and Conduct

Supplementary Modules & Readings:

  • Waiver of Consent

  • Remote Consent

  • Additional reading materials on Subject Recruitment & Informed Consent

Learning Objectives

Core Modules: 

  • Understand the considerations for subject recruitment during the planning, designing, conducting and maintaining proper documentation.

  • Understand the requirements and process for informed consent based on local regulations and guidelines.

  • To apply relevant concepts and considerations when designing the informed consent process, obtaining informed consent and maintaining proper consent documentation for the different subject populations and study type.

  • To identify and gain awareness of common errors in the subject recruitment and informed consent process.

Supplementary Modules & Readings:

  • Understand the definition of remote consent, its appropriate application in research, the processes involved and documentation requirements.

  • Understand the criteria for waiver of consent for Human Biomedical Research (HBR) and non-HBR studies, be familiar with the requirements and information to be included when requesting for waiver of consent.

  • To identify the informed consent requirements for other special subject populations (e.g. research involving pregnant women, neonates and prisoners).

  • Understand other processes involved in subject recruitment e.g. pre-screening, determining subject’s eligibility, subject follow-up and retention strategies.

Schedule

This Online Course Module is available on a continuous basis (via E-Learning).

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