Online Course

Consumers in Health Research Training

SHP affiliated clinicians, researchers and NSW consumers are invited to enrol in our free online training course and in-person workshop.

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Key Takeaways

  • Understand some of the benefits and drivers of consumer involvement in health research
  • Understand the value of lived experience and how it strengthens research relevance and impact
  • Gain confidence in communicating and collaborating across diverse perspectives
  • Build practical skills for partnering with consumers through real-world examples and interactive sessions

Who is this for?

  • We offer an introductory online module (Consumers in Health Research: the Basics) and an intermediate face-to-face workshop (Consumers in Health Research: the Practicalities) for SHP affiliated clinicians, researchers and NSW consumers.
  • Both the basic online module and intermediate workshop are suitable for consumers as well as researchers, particularly for those who are new to working together in research settings.
  • The costs for attending the courses are met by Sydney Health Partners for eligible attendees.

How to Access the Training

Online

Consumers in Health Research: the Basics

This is a self-paced online module developed for clinicians, researchers and consumers with little or no experience partnering in health research.
The course has been designed by SHP and Health Consumers NSW in consultation with consumers and researchers.
Upon completion, you are encouraged to sign up for the workshop below.
Approximate time to complete: 60 minutes.

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Excellent course! There was a logical connection between each module and it was easy to follow. It covered the basics very well.

Associate Professor Kerry Hitos, Director of Westmead Research Centre for Evaluation of Surgical Outcomes

In-person

Consumers in Health Research: the Practicalities

This 4-hour face-to-face workshop brings clinicians, researchers and consumers together to work on the practical aspects of partnering together in health research. It is co-facilitated by researchers and consumers and has been designed to provide a more detailed understanding of the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of consumer involvement in research and delves into the more practical skills required. You will be required to complete the above online module before attending this workshop.

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