Course

Medical Writing

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 include:

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

By the end of the course, you should be able to demonstrate the basics of effective writing and streamline the writing process from raw ideas to finished documents.

Professional Credit: CA BRN/LVN Credit--Provider #CEP13114.