<p>Improving Healthcare Through Clinical Research, developed by the University of Leeds and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), introduces how medical treatments are discovered, tested, and evaluated. Through case studies, learners examine the contribution of research to treating major diseases including cancer and dementia.</p><ul><li>Four-week syllabus: Why do we do research?, How do we do research?, Ethics and respect, and Research in practice.</li><li>Introductory level; no prior knowledge required.</li><li>Study load: 4 hours per week, contributing 16 hours of CPD time.</li><li>Accredited by the CPD Certification Service.</li><li>Free to access for 4 weeks; upgrade options include a one-off payment or an unlimited FutureLearn subscription to earn a digital certificate.</li></ul><p>Join via the FutureLearn course page to start immediately.</p>