CTSI Announcement

Wake Forest Clinical and Translational Science Institute Nationally Recognized For REDcap Training Criteria

December 17, 2024

The Wake Forest Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s (CTSI) recent recognition at REDCapCon for the best website in the training materials competition is a fantastic achievement. Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s REDcap Manager, Bas de Veer and team recently attended a three and a half-day event that offered educational and networking opportunities to REDCap administrators around the world. During the conference, Bas was asked to present Wake Forest CTSI’s new REDCap training curriculum.

Traditionally, REDCap training is segmented into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The team’s goal was to create customized training pathways for users at various skill and professional levels. For example, a data entry employee doesn't need to know how to build a REDCap project but might need to learn survey creation. The self-directed courses average twenty to thirty minutes each and are open source for anyone in need. Wake Forest CTSI’s REDcap training modules are divided into five pathways:

  1. Data Entry: For users who enter data or distribute surveys to participants.
  2. Read Only: For users who need to search for data.
  3. Analysis: For users who need to extract data.
  4. Project Builder and Management: For users who build and manage their own projects.
  5. Administrator: For users who support a REDCap instance.

To encourage and inspire users, each training course offers an accreditation feature upon completion. Because the curriculum is open source, other research institutions are also utilizing it. To date, hundreds of users worldwide have completed training courses, passed the test, and received a completion certificate.

The recent recognition demonstrates the work being accomplished and shows how collaboration can enhance a team's capabilities and lead to ongoing success. The Wake Forest CTSI team invites other Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) hubs to participate in this educational opportunity. Together, let’s foster a collaborative environment with the end goal of providing patients with access to treatments more quickly through translational science. For more information about the Wake Forest CTSI REDcap training, contact CTSIredcap@wakehealth.edu.