Clinical Trials 101 for Nurses Certificate Series | Center for Professional Practice of Nursing | UC Davis Health

Build your foundational knowledge of clinical research and learn how nurses contribute to the safe and effective delivery of clinical trials in the academic medical center setting. Designed for clinical nurses, nurse leaders, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse educators, this four-session virtual series explores clinical research through practical, examples and scenarios.

Session 1 - Introduction to Clinical Research

Presented by: Olga Kishchenko, C.C.R.P., Clinical and Translational Science Center
Location: Virtual
Date: Oct. 21, 2026
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Code: DAHS-NGNCTNCS26S1-ANCC
Capacity: 60

Session 2 – Human Subjects Protections in Clinical Trials

Presented by: Kate Marusina, Ph.D., M.B.A., Clinical and Translational Science Center
Location: Virtual
Date: Nov. 4, 2026
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Code: DAHS-NGNCTNCS26S2-ANCC
Capacity: 60

Session 3 – Implementing Research Protocols in Clinical Practice

Presented by: Sarina Fazio, Ph.D., R.N., Center for Nursing Science
Location: Virtual
Date: Nov. 18, 2026
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Code: DAHS-NGNCTNCS26S3-ANCC
Capacity: 60

Session 4 – Nursing Roles in Clinical Trials (Inpatient Focus)

Presented by: Elias Flores, B.S.N., R.N., B.M.T.C.N., Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Location: Virtual
Date: Dec. 9, 2026
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Code: DAHS-NGNCTNCS26S4-ANCC
Capacity: 60

Series Certificate of Completion

To receive a series certificate of completion, participants must attend all four sessions.

Continuing Education Contact Hours

Each session is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 26, for 1.5 contact hours.

UC Davis Health - Center for Professional Practice of Nursing is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Attendees will not receive C.E. credit if they are more than five minutes late; no partial credit can be awarded. 

Coordinators

Sandy Phan, D.N.P., R.N., N.P.D.A.-B.C., E.B.P.-C.
Professional Development Specialist

Sarina Fazio, Ph.D., R.N.
Clinical Nurse Scientist

Parking

Parking is available in lots 16, 17, 22, 30, 30 Auxiliary, and Broadway with either a B permit or daily permit. Daily permits are available for purchase with the ParkMobile app using zone number 42201 or at a parking kiosk. Please visit Parking and Transportation Services for more information.

Special Needs

Individuals needing special accommodations may call the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing at 916-734-9790.

All Are Welcome

UC Davis adheres to California's Proposition 209 which prohibits discrimination against or giving preferential treatment to any individual or group in public employment, public education, or public contracting on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.