Smartdesq Navigator, a full service information systems consulting firm, has forayed into the Indian market to offer e:learning courses in clinical research which will give a fillip to the clinical research space that is currently facing serious crunch in qualified professionals.

For the working professionals and companies trying to update their training programmes, online course are the best answer. Also with internet easily accessible, this makes an ideal choice for the net savvy professionals who wish to work alongside picking up the nuances of the dynamic clinical research industry, said Dr HV Ashwath, director, Smartdesq.

The company has been offering e:learning in healthcare and has been providing the required information for specific medical specialities. With clinical research gaining ground, the e:learning courses have come in as a relief for the working professionals. The e:learning format is also a platform for discussions with clinical research experts.

“While there are many in-house clinical research training academies that conduct contact sessions for varied periods, there are very few in the field that conduct online courses. The concept of online course is not first of its kind but the course designed is unique and one of its kind. One can complete the course at his/her time and get certified like a regular course or go for certification at a faster pace,” commented Dr R Nadig.

Courses offered by Smartdesq are Certified Clinical Research Professional, Certification in Clinical Research operations, Certification in Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research monitor, Project management in Clinical Research, Microsoft office in Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Advanced GCP, Clinical Data Standards, Audit in Clinical Research and Quality Management in Clinical Research.

The minimum qualification is graduation in science. The e:learning mode is ideal for working professions in medical and dental surgeons, and pharmacy graduates.