Learning Modules

The Role of the Patient Advocate
Target Audience: Patient Advocates, Investigators, Clinical Research Staff

The historical role of advocates, focusing on research advocacy and the role of Patient Advocates within NRG. The learning objectives of this module will help:

• Define the role of a Patient Advocate 
• Outline the competencies you will earn throughout your training 
• Understand the contributions of Patient Advocates within NRG 

The NRG Patient Advocate Committee
Target Audience: NRG Patient Advocates 

The background on the NRG PAC, the committee’s history, leadership, roles, expectations, and competencies. The learning objectives of this module are: 

• Understanding the structure of the PAC within NRG's organization 
• Knowing fellow members and their contributions 
• Checklist for new PAC members 
• Learning about the PAC Charter 
• Expectations, activities, and competencies 

Assigned Committee Activity
Target Audience: NRG Patient Advocates, NRG Committee Leaders 

The role of Patient Advocates on assigned committees, participating in meetings, and expectations at semiannual meetings. This course covers: 

• The process of being assigned to a committee 
• The role of the Patient Advocate Liaison within an assigned committee 
• Expectations of Patient Advocates and committee leaders 
• The logistics of committee meetings 

The Lifecycle of a Clinical Trial at NRG Oncology – Part 1 of 2
Target Audience: NRG Patient Advocates 

This module is geared toward educating patient advocates about the clinical trial process from conception of a research idea, concept reviews, all the way to protocol activation. Upon completion, the participants will: 

• Learn the definition of a clinical trial and the phases of trials within a cooperative group setting. 
• Understand NRG’s role in clinical trial development 
• Recognize the stages and requirements of patient advocate engagement from concept to activation 

The Lifecycle of a Clinical Trial at NRG Oncology – Part 2 of 2
Target Audience: NRG Patient Advocates 

This module is geared toward educating patient advocates about the clinical trial timeline from the point of activation, maintaining a trial, and the process of closing a trial. Upon completion, participants will: 

• Learn about the study activation process for NRG Oncology, and for participating sites. 
• Better understand how NRG manages ongoing trials. 
• Recognize what happens when an NRG study has been completed. 
• Understand the value of patient advocate feedback even after the trial has ended.

Coming Soon!

Keep an eye out for these upcoming modules. This page will be updated when modules have been launched in CLASS.

Protocol Development
Target Audience: NRG Investigators, Committee Leaders, Site Staff

Running an R01 via NCORP
Target Audience: NRG Investigators, Committee Leaders

Community Outreach Advocacy
Target Audience: NRG Patient Advocates
Anticipated Launch Date: Spring 2025

Consent Form Review
Target Audience: NRG Patient Advocates
Anticipated Launch Date: Spring 2025

Modality Reviews
Target Audience: NRG Investigators, New Investigators

Biospecimen Access and Collection on NRG Trials
Target Audience: NRG Investigators, New Investigators, Committee Leaders

The Role and Process of the FDA
Target Audience: NRG New Investigators

Study Design: An Introduction to Study Design
Target Audience: NRG New Investigators

Study Design: Specialized Study Design
Target Audience: NRG New Investigators

NRG Committees and Committee Membership
Target Audience: NRG New Investigators
Anticipated Launch Date: Summer 2025

Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)
Target Audience: NRG New Investigators, CRAs

Legislative Advocacy
Target Audience: NRG Patient Advocates
Anticipated Launch Date: Fall 2025

Trial Accrual Strategies, Recruitment, and Retention
Target Audience: NRG Investigators, New Investigators

Ancillary Projects and Data Target Audience:
NRG New Investigators, Committee Leaders