Services
Validated Scale Translations, Acquisition & Distribution
UBC provides a range of services to support use of clinician-rated and patient-reported scales in clinical research. UBC can identify appropriate scale versions and translations, locate copyright holders or licensed distributors, acquire and distribute scales including manuals and scoring sheets to sites, and convert scales to electronic documents organizing documents by visit, by rater, or by subject on our validated website.
We locate commercially available scale translations and use proven translation methodology to translate scales and instruments into any language. UBC translation processes follow the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Principles of Good Practice for translation and validation. Comprehensive translation services can include psychometric and cultural validation programs in conjunction with established research groups.
CRA & Study Personnel Training
UBC provides comprehensive training of Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and other study personnel prior to the launch of a clinical trial. We focus our curricula on identifying likely areas of documentation error. UBC develops a custom curriculum based on an analysis of the protocol, CRF and study endpoints. Our CRA training is designed to maximize the reliability and efficiency of study sites and to facilitate the onsite resolution of study errors.
Sales Force Training
UBC provides evidence-based training to support pharmaceutical sales professionals. Our evidence-based training and certification services aim to prepare sales professionals from diverse backgrounds to deliver scientifically credible, evidence-based support demonstrating product effectiveness, safety and documenting overall product value.
Risk Management Training
UBC provides training programs to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers minimize product risk. UBC epidemiology and risk management scientists are world-recognized experts in the design of Risk Minimization Action Plans (Risk MAPS) – programs designed to minimize product risk and preserve product benefits by enabling appropriate use among providers and consumers. UBC's focused education provides specific information to health care professionals and patients with the objective of facilitating the appropriate use of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
Speaker Training and Advocate Development
UBC develops and implements programs to transform a broad range of health care professionals into speakers and product advocates. We maintain a constantly evolving network of more than 100 key opinion leaders (KOLs) who have demonstrated a high level of clinical expertise and research excellence. Each member of our international network of KOLs holds an academic position in a leading medical research institution. These experts are the primary trainers at UBC's live training events. In addition, UBC features members of its KOL network in multimedia educational materials.
Training Kits
UBC designs and produces training kits to meet a diverse array of client education and training needs. We leverage our broad curriculum development and multimedia expertise to develop attractive, engaging, highly effective materials for supporting educational objectives.
