The Simplest Guide to Clinical Trials Data Analysis using SAS

Step into the world of Pharmaceutical and Life Science industry and learn the foundations of clinical drug development process
Understand the various Phases of Clinical Trials in the context of SAS programming
Get introduced to the various clinical study documents like Protocol, Statistical Analysis Plan etc.
Understand raw data and how it is collected, stored, analysed and reported
Work hands-on with sample study data that you will import, prepare, restructure and visualize
Learn to generate actual Clinical Study Reports from the derived data you will create
A guide to the SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS®9 Certification Exam
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Introduction to the course
FREE PREVIEWCourse Overview
FREE PREVIEWComponents of the Pharma Industry
Phases of Clinical Trials
Data and reports in Clinical Trials
Types of data
Section Conclusion
Quiz - Clinical Trials Fundamentals
Get to know the Clinical Study Documents - Section Overview
Study Documents - Clinical Study Protocol
Study Documents - Inclusion-Exclusion Criteria
Study Documents - Informed Consent
Study Documents - SAP, Mock shells and CRFs
Section Conclusion
Quiz - Clinical Study Documents
Mid-Course Rating
Building the Clinical Study Reports - Section Overview
SAS OnDemand Registration
Logging-in to SAS after registration
General SAS Programming Steps
Understanding Demographics Case Report Form (CRF)
Understanding the Demographics Table
Planning to program the Demographics Table
Quiz - Building the Demographics Table
Importing raw Demographics data into SAS
Deciding which PROCs to use
Deriving the AGE variable
Obtaining Summary Statistics for AGE
Adding the 3rd treatment group
Deriving the SEX variable
Obtaining Summary Statistics for SEX
Concatenating the COUNT and PERCENTAGE variables
Deriving the RACEC variable
Obtaining Summary Statistics for RACE
Stacking all Statistics together
Fixing the precision points
Transposing data
Quiz - Structuring Data
Fixing the order of Statistical Parameters
Building the final report
Putting the final touches to the report
Quiz - Final Report
Building the CSRs - Section Conclusion
Practice Assignment - Building a Demographics Report
You will need to have a basic knowledge of SAS Programming (see course on SAS Programming), basic knowledge of working with a computer, typing and editing skills and internet connectivity to work in SAS Studio.
The course covers key topics on data handling, data cleaning, statistical analysis, and generating clinical trial reports. It will familiarize you with industry-standard processes and prepare you to work effectively in clinical research environments, making you job-ready for a career in clinical SAS programming.
Clinical SAS Programming is a specialized skill used in the pharmaceutical and clinical research industries to manage, analyze, and report clinical trial data. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of clinical trial results, which are essential for regulatory submissions and decision-making in drug development.
Yes, this course is designed for both absolute beginners and advanced users. We start with the basics and gradually progress to more advanced topics, ensuring that learners of all levels can benefit from the course and become proficient in SAS programming.
Upon completing the course, you will have the skills and knowledge required to take the SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS®9 exam. Our course content aligns with the exam objectives, making you well-prepared for certification.
Yes, the course provides hands-on training with real clinical trial datasets and scenarios. You will work on practical exercises and projects to gain practical experience in handling and analyzing clinical data using SAS software.
Yes, our course content is regularly updated to align with the latest industry standards and regulatory requirements. We ensure that you learn using the most current best practices in clinical SAS programming.
Throughout the course, you'll have access to the course instructor, who will be available to answer your questions and provide assistance whenever needed. Additionally, you can participate in the course's community forum to interact with fellow learners and instructors.
Completing this Clinical SAS Programming course will significantly enhance your career prospects in the pharmaceutical and clinical research sectors. The demand for skilled SAS programmers in clinical research is high, and obtaining this specialized knowledge will make you a valuable asset to employers in the industry. You'll be well-equipped to contribute to clinical trials' success and play a vital role in improving healthcare outcomes.