There are many education and training opportunities available throughout the year, delivered in various formats and styles to meet your needs.

General Research Education and Training

CAHS Research Education Program – Research Skills Seminar Series

The CAHS Research Education Program offers over 25 seminars annually, covering various topics to inform and support researchers throughout the research process. Seminars are presented live at the Perth Childrens Hospital auditorium, live streamed via MS teams, and recorded for viewing at your convenience.

For more information, to register for a seminar, or access recorded seminars, visit:
CAHS Research Education Program – Seminars 

Western Australian Health Translation Network

The Western Australian Health Translation Network (WAHTN) is a state-wide collaborative network of WA’s universities, medical research institutes, public and private hospitals, PathWest and the WA Department of Health. WAHTN connects clinicians, researchers, and the community with key stakeholders to support rapid translation of health research into healthcare, aiming to create a sustainable, evidence-based system. 

For more information visit: Western Australian Health Translation Network

Research Education and Training Program (RETP), provided by WAHTN

The RETP aims to provide busy health practitioners with open access to comprehensive research skills training across the entire research process. If you are based in WA and employed by WA Health, or at a WAHTN partner organisation, the online training modules are free of charge and can be accessed at a time suitable for you. 

For more information visit:
Research Education and Training Program

Data Linkage

If you are interested in how to access WA’s state-of-the-art data linkage as part of a research project or want to find out more about data linkage services, visit their site: 
WA Data Linkage Services

Clinical Trial Specific Education and Training

A-CTEC Education Platform

A-CTEC is a not-for-profit Australia-wide education centre with a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS) hosting a suite of evidence-based, interactive clinical trials education opportunities suitable for a range of learning need. They are constantly adding new modules that have a very practical hands-on approach to training staff involved in all aspects of clinical trial services.

For more information and to enrol in their online training visit: A-CTEC education platform

NHMRC Clinical Trials eLearning

These modules written by the NHMRC provide an introduction to clinical trials, clinical research ethics and ethics and governance review processes.

For more information visit:
Australian Clinical Trials NHMRC eLearning modules (external site)

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

EMHS and the RPH Research Foundation host Medical Research Seminars delivered by a diverse range of professional medical researchers on various topics. 

For information about upcoming seminars, please contact EMHS.REG@health.wa.gov.au 

View previous EMHS Research Seminar recordings below:

EMHS Introduction to Consumer Engagement Webinar

Watch Webinar (YouTube) which was run on Wednesday, 2 August 2023. 
This session was facilitated by: Professor Daniel Fatovich – Senior Emergency Physician and Clinical Researcher, RPH; Mr Ben Horgan – Community Development Officer, RPBG; and Dr Stephen Macdonald – Emergency Physician, RPH and Clinical Associate Professor, UWA.

Panel members were: Ms Aleesha Thompson – Project Officer, HIVE, EMHS; and Ms Leana Stendell – Consumer Representative, Sepsis Working Group, EMHS.

EMHS Grant Application Preparation Series 2022

Watch Session 3 (YouTube): Grant Writing Forum. 
This session was facilitated by: Dr Tegan McNab, Manager, Grants and Research Development at Telethon Kids Institute, and Lindsay Rowe, Innovation Manager at EMHS. The panel members are Professor George Yeoh, Professor Judith Finn and Professor Tomás Corcoran.

Watch Session 2 (YouTube): A Live Webinar with the Chair of the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund. This session is facilitated by: Professor Daniel Fatovich, EMHS Director of Research, with speakers John Van Der Wielen FHRI Chair, and Dr Stacey Water, A/Director, Research and Innovation Office, Department of Health.

Watch Session 1 (YouTube): Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and National Health And Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Opportunities. 
This session was presented by: Dr Julie Glover, Executive Director, Research Foundations, NHMRC and Dr Saraid Billiards, Director, Health and Medical Research Office, Department of Health.