Canvas Catalog is the CTSC’s learning management system that provides a comprehensive collection of clinical research education modules, resources, and career development opportunities. It is designed to support research education across a wide range of audiences, including high school students, undergraduate and master’s learners, research support professionals, community and rural health partners, and investigators. Through Canvas Catalog, users can easily access courses and resources tailored to their educational and professional needs, all in one centralized platform.
Workforce Development Learning Tracks
The CTSC Workforce Development program offers five learning tracks designed to support learners and professionals at every stage of the clinical and translational research pathway. Each track provides self‑paced resources tailored to specific roles, career goals, and levels of experience. Access is free for CTSC members.
This track is designed for current high school students and recent high school graduates who are interested in learning more about careers in research and health sciences. The content introduces foundational concepts in clinical and translational research and helps learners explore educational and career pathways.
The track includes interactive modules such as Research Integrity Training, Informed Consent and Re-Consent, and Clinical Research Careers 101, which provide practical insights into how research is conducted and the many roles involved in the research process. These resources may also be useful for parents, guidance counselors, and teachers supporting students’ academic and career planning.
This track supports undergraduate and master’s‑level students from 2‑ and 4‑year institutions, vocational schools, and graduate programs such as public health and nursing. Learners will find resources that build research knowledge, introduce translational science careers, and support academic and professional development as they prepare for advanced training or research roles.
The track includes modules such as Team Science Strategy, IRB Informed Consent, and Clinical Trial Recruitment Strategies, which help learners develop practical skills and an understanding of collaborative research, ethical oversight, and participant engagement in clinical research.
Designed for clinical research support professionals, this track serves research assistants, coordinators, nurses, administrators, regulatory staff, data and analytics personnel, educators, pharmacists, quality management staff, and human resource leaders. Content highlights the diverse roles within clinical research, shares perspectives from professionals in these positions, and offers tools for career development and workforce advancement.
The track includes modules such as Community-Engaged Research (CEnR) and Team Science, CIRTification: Community Involvement in Research Training, and Strategies to Improve Health Literacy, which support effective collaboration, ethical community partnership, and clear communication with research participants and communities.
This track is intended for community health workers (CHWs), directors of CHW training programs, community health researchers, rural health researchers, and staff at community‑based organizations interested in research. Resources focus on community‑engaged research, the role of CHWs as trusted community liaisons, and pathways for community organizations and individuals to participate meaningfully in research initiatives.
The track includes modules such as Community‑Engaged Research (CEnR) and Team Science, ClinicalTrials.gov Results Regulations Overview, and Getting Involved in Clinical Research: Shadowing and Internships, which help learners understand research processes, regulatory transparency, and opportunities for hands‑on involvement in clinical research.
This track supports pre‑doctoral and postdoctoral trainees, as well as early‑stage and established investigators. Content is designed to foster investigator development, support career progression, and provide guidance as trainees transition into independent research roles within the clinical and translational science ecosystem.
The track includes modules such as Innovations 101, Good Documentation Practices & Clinical Data Management, and FDA Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), which equip investigators with essential knowledge in research innovation, regulatory compliance, and high‑quality data stewardship.