Developing a Research Protocol Program
About the Monash Developing a Research Protocol Program
Our new Developing a Research Protocol Program offers specialised training and support for healthcare professionals, particularly pharmacists, aiming to enhance their skills in protocol development for practice-based research and quality improvement projects.
Developed by healthcare professionals with extensive experience in research management, education, and supervision, this program covers a comprehensive range of topics essential for designing and implementing effective research protocols. Through interactive self-directed online modules and facilitated workshops, learners gain a solid understanding of research principles and project design, and are able to apply this knowledge to develop their own research protocols.
Participants can choose between a non-assessed version or an assessed microcredential version of the program. The assessed microcredential version includes graded assessments and follows a competency-based grading scheme. Successful completion of the microcredential may also provide credit towards the completion of our other postgraduate pharmacy professional programs, such as our Advanced Pharmacy Practice Certificates.
(NB: *Note: completing the assessment for the 6 credit points is not a guarantee of entry into an award course. To join a postgraduate course, you must also meet Monash University’s entry criteria. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact pharmacy.postgrad@monash.edu)
The program can be completed within 3-4 months, encompassing 100 hours of learning and assessment. This flexible structure ensures that learners can advance their research skills while balancing their professional commitments.
Important course information
| Step 1 – Self-directed online learning | Step 2 – Facilitated workshops Should you choose to complete the non-assessed version of the program, Step 2 is your final step. | Step 3 – Summative assessments Completion of Step 3 is required for the assessed microcredential version only. |
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Prior to each workshop you will complete a series of online self-directed learning modules. These modules focus on concepts related to practice-based research in a healthcare setting, including the core components of research design and protocol development. | These workshops allow you to apply your learnings from the online modules to develop your project idea into a final research protocol. All workshops are facilitated by experienced practitioners who develop and mentor others in practice-based healthcare research. You will receive personalised feedback throughout the workshops from both your instructor and your peers. | Demonstrate your ability to develop research protocols through a number of summative assessments. You will receive personalised feedback on your research proposal so that it is ready to be put into action. |
| Expected time commitment: 24 hours | Expected time commitment: 6 hours | Expected time commitment: 70 hours |
| Delivery mode: Self-directed asynchronous online | Delivery mode: In-person or Zoom (learner’s choice) | Delivery mode: Written assessments and oral presentations |
Assessed program
The program costs $1600 for general registered pharmacists to complete the full course and assessment.
- If a cohort of learners is enrolled, a workplace may be able to access a group discount of $1,440 per learner if the workplace provides the cohort with senior leadership support.
Non-assessed program
The program costs $1300 for the non-assessed version.
Hear from participants
Who share their experience of developing and structuring research protocols through the Developing a Research Protocol Program.
Contact us
If you have questions about the program, please contact louise.lord@monash.edu