Surgical Research

Certificate in Community Engagement and Involvement for Surgical Research

An introductory course to master the principles and practices of community engagement
and involvement in the context of surgical research.
Free
  • 4.5
  • (1000+ learners)
  • 2.5 hours
  • Shareable Certificate

Course description 

This course introduces the principles and practices of community engagement and involvement (CEI) in surgical research.

Through case studies, podcasts, and interactive modules, learners explore CEI levels, key terminology, SWOT analysis, and how CEI differs from qualitative research, gaining practical insight into patient and public involvement across diverse settings.
Reviewed by SURGhub, July 2025

This course is provided by:

NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery logo
  • Specialty: Non-Technical Skills
  • Subcategory: Research
  • Language: English
  • Level: Basic
  • Target audience: Students, surgeons, nurses and surgical researchers
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Learning objectives

  • Fundamentals & principles

  • Define the core concepts and principles of clinical data management in surgical research and explain their role in supporting valid and reliable trial outcomes.
  • Identify key threats to data integrity in surgical research and apply strategies to maintain accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

  • Data collection, validation & quality assurance

  • Describe different methods of data collection in surgical research and assess their strengths and limitations for ensuring reliable datasets.
  • Explain the importance of quality management systems in research and apply processes to maintain high standards in data management.
  • Understand how to use data validation techniques to detect and correct errors in surgical research data.

  • Site-based ‘how to’ practices

  • Accurately complete a Case Report Form (CRF) for a surgical research trial, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
  • Apply correct procedures for documenting and managing informed consent in surgical research, with attention to both adult and paediatric contexts.
  • Conduct site-level data validation checks and report discrepancies in accordance with trial protocols.

Course structure 

Join a Global Network of Surgical Researchers

Join a global network of surgeons and researchers learning context-specific strategies for community engagement and involvement on SURGhub.

What learners are saying

"The course content was directly applicable to real-life situations, complex topics were explained in a simple, structured way, and the use of examples, scenarios, and activities helped reinforce understanding."

Anaesthesia Technician, India


"I liked the interactive discussions, the practical examples and the clear explanation of the concepts."


Anaesthesia Technician, India

"I like the video presentations and the assessment sessions, and also I love how different speakers from different countries were involved, making it a global thing."

Medical Student, Uganda
"I enjoyed how easy to follow and accessible the course is, and it was not limited only to healthcare professionals advanced in their careers. I enjoyed that the questions in the quizzes do really test the knowledge and understanding well."

Medical Student, Ireland

"Content was interesting and easy to follow. Diverse and knowledgeable speakers. Reading materials and references provided for more in-depth research about CEI."

Postgraduate Medicine Student, USA
"Very easy to follow through and navigate. I liked the mixture of videos, audio, diagrams and text. Each module was different and engaging - there wasn't any repetition."

Non-Clinical Professional, United Kingdom

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This course is provided by

NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery logo

NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery

The NIHR Global Health co-ordinates a global network of surgeons and leads international surgical research to improve outcomes for surgical patients. Their aim is to build sustainable surgical research capacity through high quality, context-specific education and training.

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