The Department of Bioethics at the NIH is offering a course on the ethical and regulatory aspects of clinical research.  The course will be held September 24- November 12, 2008 at NIH’s Bethesda campus.  Webcast lectures and podcast lectures will also be available, although CCME credits are available only to those who attend in person.  Registration is required only for those that plan on attending in person.

This course is offered to anyone interested or involved in clinical research involving human subjects. The target audience . . . includes multiple disciplines including, but not restricted to, physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, administrative staff, students, and others. There are no background requirements in terms of education, knowledge, or experience, just an interest in clinical research with human subjects. This course is readily accessible to the non-medically trained as well as to those in the field of scientific research. As a rule, background education includes a mix of MD, PhD, RN, MPH, SW, MPH, and BA/BS.

Further information, including the agenda and list of speakers is available at: http://www.bioethics.nih.gov/hsrc/index.shtml

The College of Nursing and Health Professions is offering a session on APA style for students on December 3rd from 21-1. Facilitated by Education Librarian, Gary Childs, and CNHP Assistant Dean, Dr. Stephen Gambescia it will be held in the Computer Lab Classroom on the 1st floor of the New College Building. Space is limited; reservations to sfg23@drexel.edu or call 215-762-8405.

*Learn about the rationale for using proper citations in coursework and in scholarly publications.
*Hear about the various approaches that faculty will take in establishing expectations for APA style in coursework.
*Practice APA style citations for major primary sources
*Identify and sample the newest online support tools to format APA citations.