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RD-204 — Research & Development & Clinical Trials in Cannabis
Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethics, data integrity, and compliant research design for cannabis R&D and clinical trials under CLA oversight.
At-a-Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Module Code | RD-204 |
| Title | Research & Development (R&D) and Clinical Trials in Cannabis |
| Duration & Delivery |
10 weeks, ~20–25 total guided hours Delivery: online-first (LMS + webinars), with optional lab/clinical research placements. |
| Prerequisites |
Required: CC-101 (Law & Compliance), HS-102 (Health & Safety) Recommended: Scientific or medical background. |
| Certificate Awarded |
CLA Certificate — Research & Development & Clinical Trials (RD-204) Validity: 3 years (renewal after GCP updates) |
| Accreditation | CLA Research Division • Compliant with GCP and GLP principles |
| Individual Fee |
XCD $2,880 per participant Group and institutional rates available. Includes LMS access, case studies, and certificate issuance. A share of fees supports the NCRC / CLA research & ethics fund. |
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the regulatory framework for cannabis research under the CLA.
- Design and conduct pre-clinical and clinical cannabis research safely and ethically.
- Apply international standards for research integrity and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Manage research data ensuring validity, confidentiality, and traceability.
- Prepare and submit research protocols, ethics approvals, and compliance reports.
- Translate findings into compliant product development or policy contributions.
Program Structure (10 Weeks)
- Week 1: Introduction to cannabis R&D — scope, opportunities, CLA regulations.
- Week 2: Research ethics and informed consent in cannabis trials.
- Week 3: Pre-clinical studies — in vitro and in vivo models.
- Week 4: Clinical trial phases for cannabis therapeutics.
- Week 5: Methodologies: observational studies, RCTs, pharmacovigilance.
- Week 6: Data management & integrity — recording, reporting, and CLA oversight.
- Week 7: Laboratory standards — GLP, ISO, and chain-of-custody protocols.
- Week 8: Product development pipeline — from discovery to formulation.
- Week 9: Publication, IP, and knowledge transfer mechanisms.
- Week 10: Mock research protocol submission & peer review exercise.
Teaching Methods
- Pre-recorded lectures and regulatory case studies.
- Virtual lab simulations — design of experiments, data management, and validation.
- Ethics workshop: review of real cannabis clinical trial scenarios.
- Mock research proposal and peer review exercise.
Assessment
- Weekly quizzes and knowledge checks.
- Final exam (MCQ + short answers) — 75% passing score.
- Practical submission: draft research protocol + ethics checklist.
Materials Provided
Research Ethics Guidebook (CLA + international norms) • Protocol submission templates • Data management checklist
License Alignment
Mandatory for: Research & Development Licensees.
Recommended for: Medical Practitioners, Laboratory Operators, Cooperative Managers (pilot projects).
Recognized by Industry & Government
CaribCanna – The Caribbean Academy of Cannabis Sciences – is the recognized training provider accredited to deliver the mandatory Licensing Programs in Dominica.
