Trial Master File (TMF) Maintenance for Clinical Research Professionals

Description

Course Overview

The Trial Master File (TMF) is a comprehensive collection of essential documents that serve as a record of a clinical trial’s planning, conduct, and oversight. It is is the backbone of clinical trial documentation. Proper maintenance ensures site compliance, supports smooth audits, and provides verifiable evidence of adherence to regulatory and ethical standards.

Maintaining the Trial Master File (TMF) is critical for ensuring clinical trial compliance, supporting audit readiness, and safeguarding data integrity. Mastering TMF management not only minimises the risk of audit findings but also contributes to the efficiency and credibility of clinical trials, ensuring successful outcomes for all stakeholders.

This Trial Master File (TMF) Maintenance for Clinical Research Professionals course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to manage and maintain a complete, accurate, and audit-ready TMF. The course provides hands-on experience with best practices for TMF filing, organisation, and compliance with ICH-GCP standards. Upon completion, participants will gain confidence in ensuring TMF compliance and managing audit processes effectively, contributing to the success of clinical trials.

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand the purpose and importance of the Trial Master File (TMF) in clinical trials.
• Identify the essential components and structure of the TMF, including regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Learn regulatory requirements governing TMF maintenance, including ICH-GCP guidelines and local regulations.
• Develop strategies for organising, managing, and maintaining TMFs to ensure compliance, efficiency, and transparency.
• Learn about TMF maintenance best practices, including the TMF Reference Model.
• Implement TMF maintenance processes and procedures, including document collection, review, and archiving.
• Understand the role of electronic TMF (eTMF) systems and platforms in TMF maintenance and management.
• Prepare TMFs for regulatory inspections and audits, including strategies for inspection readiness and addressing common findings.
• Establish TMF metrics to monitor TMF quality and completeness.
• Gain practical skills and knowledge to effectively manage and maintain TMFs to support the successful conduct of clinical trials.

Course Structure

This course is designed for busy professionals and is delivered through online, self-paced learning with recorded simulations that provide real-life scenarios for effective learning. The course includes:

• Interactive modules that cover covering TMF fundamentals and compliance requirements.
• Recorded simulations and real-world case studies to demonstrate real-world TMF filing and maintenance scenarios.
• Quizzes and assignments to help reinforce your understanding and ensure retention of critical information.
• Final assessment to evaluate your knowledge and award certification upon successful completion.
• Downloadable Resources: Templates, checklists, and guides for effective site monitoring.
• Mode: 100% Online, Self-Paced
• Duration: Approximately 18 hours

Who Should Enrol?

This course is ideal for:

• Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)
• Clinical Trial Assistants (CTAs)
• Clinical Project Managers (CPMs)
• Regulatory Affairs Professionals
• Document Control Specialists
• Anyone involved in clinical trial documentation and compliance

Prerequisite

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Nursing, or related disciplines).
• Familiarity with basic clinical trial processes and terminology is recommended.

Certification Requirements

• A minimum score of 80% on the final assessment is required to receive the certification.
• Learners have two attempts to pass the assessment. If additional attempts are needed, a fee will apply.

Course Fee

• Cost: $450 AUD inc. GST (12-month access to materials and resources)
• Discounts: Available for group enrolments and members (10%-30% off).
• For all inquiries, please contact info@clueoclinical.com