This module provides a detailed understanding of the auditing process in clinical research and how it ensures compliance with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements. Learners are introduced to the distinctions between monitoring, auditing, and inspection, as well as the purpose, scope, and procedures that define an effective audit. The course outlines auditor qualifications, essential steps before, during, and after an audit, and the documentation required for evaluation, including regulatory binders and investigator credentials.
