Certification in Regulatory Medical Writing

2 Weeks
Intermediate
0 lessons
0 quizzes
200 students

Requirements

  • Upper Intermediate level of English Writing, good quality Internet connection.
  • Terminology knowledge
  • Understanding of key topics: Dossier Structure, Clinical and Regulatory documentation

Features

  • 14 days, 1 assignment
  • Clinical Protocol examples
  • Downloadable template
  • Useful guide
  • 200 LAI credits
  • Research Scientist Title
  • Academy membership
  • Mobile access

Target audiences

  • Medical Writers
  • Regulatory Affairs Associates, Specialists
  • Regulatory Writers
  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Graduates, Postgraduates, PhD. Students (life-science specialisation)

The Certification in Regulatory Medical Writing program is a comprehensive assessment designed to validate a candidate’s profound understanding and proficiency in writing the specialized field of Regulatory Medical Writing. This certification serves as a testament to the individual’s mastery of creating, drafting and compiling regulatory documents essential for compliance within the medical and pharmaceutical industries.

Program Overview:

Depth of Knowledge: The program delves into various critical aspects of Regulatory Medical Writing, equipping candidates with essential skills in drafting regulatory documents, understanding regulatory guidelines, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Practical Learning Approach: Candidates embark on an engaging learning journey where they are provided with templates and guidelines for various regulatory medical documents. This approach facilitates a comprehensive grasp of Regulatory Medical Writing concepts and fosters practical insights into real-world scenarios.
Comprehensive Assessment: The certification assessment comprises a series of tasks where candidates are required to draft sections of regulatory medical documents within a specified timeframe. Candidates will have 7 days to complete task and submit their work for review. The examination allows candidates up to 7 attempts to pass, ensuring a thorough evaluation of their ability to effectively communicate complex medical information in regulatory contexts.
Certification in Regulatory Medical Writing: Upon successfully completing the written tasks and meeting the passing criteria, candidates are awarded the Certification in Regulatory Medical Writing. This certification acknowledges their dedication and expertise in Regulatory Medical Writing, validating their capability to produce high-quality regulatory documents essential for compliance within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Additional Benefits:
Opportunity for Improvement: The program offers candidates multiple attempts to pass the written tasks, allowing for ample opportunities to refine skills, reinforce learning, and enhance performance in Regulatory Medical Writing.
Guidance and Support: Candidates are provided with 3 Clinical Trial Protocol, ICH guidance and Clinical Trial template, as a bonus. Throughout the assignment completion, candidates are encouraged to seek guidance and support from experienced Instructors and Learning Consultants. These experts provide personalized assistance, addressing any challenges or queries candidates may encounter, and ensuring an optimal learning experience.

Task Components:

  1. Clinical Overview Writing:
    • Draft a Clinical Overview section of the Module 2 of the Regulatory Dossier.
    • 3 Clinical Trial Protocols examples are provided, detailing the study objectives, design, methodology, endpoints, and patient eligibility criteria, and other needed information for the Overview in Regulatory Dossier creation.
    • Include examples of clear and precise language that aligns with regulatory guidelines.
    • Refer to the enclosed ICH Topic M 4 E Common Technical Document for the Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use – Efficacy for the structure requirements.
  2. Clinical Summary Writing:
    • Draft a Clinical Summary section for the Module 2 of the Regulatory Dossier, summarizing the clinical trial results, safety data, and efficacy outcomes.
    • 3 Clinical Trial Protocols examples are provided, detailing the study objectives, design, methodology, endpoints, and patient eligibility criteria, and other needed information for the document creation. You can use the same Protocol for both Clinical Overview and Summary.
    • Incorporate examples of how to present data in a regulatory-compliant format, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
    • Refer to the enclosed ICH Topic M 4 E Common Technical Document for the Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use – Efficacy for the structure requirements.
  3. Advice and Best Practices (min 200 words):
    • Provide general advice and best practices for writing regulatory medical sections, including dos and don’ts, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
    • Offer guidance on how to effectively communicate complex scientific information to regulatory authorities in a clear and persuasive manner.
    • Discuss the importance of adherence to regulatory guidelines and maintaining consistency throughout the regulatory documentation.
    • Min 200 words.

After assignment submission, writing is assessed within 5 business days by Senior Regulatory Medical Writer – Devon O’Neill.
The Certification in Regulatory Medical Writing program offers a challenging yet rewarding pathway for professionals seeking to excel in the specialized field of Regulatory Medical Writing. By obtaining this certification, candidates not only demonstrate their theoretical knowledge but also their ability to effectively navigate and adapt to the dynamic regulatory landscape with confidence and competence, ultimately contributing to the advancement of healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

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Master of Science, Trinity College Dublin, UCC, UCD. Senior Medical writer for Amgen, CSL, ICON. For more than 18 years, serving as a personal coach and consultant for C-level leadership and management in therapeutical areas: diabetes, immunology, oncology. With a commitment to embracing innovative educational technologies, Devon has seamlessly transitioned into the role of Ladavius Academy Lecturer.

3 Task Components: 1. Clinical Overview Writing: Draft a Clinical Overview section of the Module 2 of the Regulatory Dossier.  3 Clinical Trial Protocols examples are provided, detailing the study objectives, design, methodology, endpoints, and patient eligibility criteria, and other needed information for the Overview in Regulatory Dossier creation. Include examples of clear and precise language that aligns with regulatory guidelines. Refer to the enclosed ICH Topic M 4 E Common Technical Document for the Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use – Efficacy for the structure requirements.  2. Clinical Summary Writing: Draft a Clinical Summary section for the Module 2 of the Regulatory Dossier, summarizing the clinical trial results, safety data, and efficacy outcomes. 3 Clinical Trial Protocols examples are provided, detailing the study objectives, design, methodology, endpoints, and patient eligibility criteria, and other needed information for the document creation. You can use the same Protocol for both Clinical Overview and Summary.  Incorporate examples of how to present data in a regulatory-compliant format, ensuring clarity and accuracy. Refer to the enclosed ICH Topic M 4 E Common Technical Document for the Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use – Efficacy for the structure requirements.  3. Advice and Best Practices (min 200 words): Provide general advice and best practices for writing regulatory medical sections, including dos and don'ts, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Offer guidance on how to effectively communicate complex scientific information to regulatory authorities in a clear and persuasive manner. Discuss the importance of adherence to regulatory guidelines and maintaining consistency throughout the regulatory documentation. Min 200 words.
Adherence to regulatory guidelines and standards. Clarity, conciseness, and coherence of written sections. Appropriateness of language and terminology for regulatory documentation. Demonstrated understanding of clinical trial design, methodology, and data interpretation. Effectiveness of advice and best practices offered for regulatory medical writing.
For beginner we would recommend Regulatory Medical Writing Course of Ladavius Academy. But with a strong desire, you are still eligible for practical Certification, although you would need to spend time upfront to learn structure of the required documents, general principles, regulatory compliance standards in writing and to practice before getting a top-notch result, and we are here to make everything what's possible for you to accomplish this goal!