Medical Writing

Course Description

All biopharmaceutical companies must produce scientific reports and summary documents for regulatory agencies. Good documentation should be not only scientifically sound, but also clear, effective and concise. This course provides the practical skills needed to write effective documents for the healthcare industry. You'll gain practice through hands-on exercises and group projects based on documentation used in pharmaceutical development.

Topics

The essentials of good writing required for any profession, including the proper use of grammar and punctuation
Copyright, permission, and ethics
Working with journal editors and regulatory reviewers
Writing letters to the editor, scientific review articles, clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, and press releases
Preparing scientific posters
Drafting documents that are user-friendly and comply with regulations
Creating clear and concise content

Professional Credit

UCSC EXTENSION Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13114, for 20 contact hours

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