Clinical Research Coordinator (or Associate)

1. Tri-Council Agencies (Sponsor) Types of communication include: -Primary form: Written. In order to receive funding from major Canadian sponsors a formal written request must be presented to these agencies. The agencies will then respond with a written decision. - Other forms: Verbal. It is possible to have the agencies call and ask for clarification if unable to be made in writing. Nonverbal. It is possible to present your request to these agencies in person therefore using body language when presenting.

2. Government of Canada Primary form: Written. This is to ensure that all actions performed within the clinical team and trial are legal and follow government legislation. By reading and updating the team's knowledge on laws and legislation this keeps the public and clinical research team safe. If clarification is needed a written letter with be sent to the government for clarification. Other form(s): Verbal. It is possible to also call the government and clarify certain laws and legislation.

3. Public (Participants) Primary form: Verbal and written. Instructions will usually be presented verbally and coinciding written instructions. These include description of the clinical trial, informed consent, and confidentiality forms. Other forms: Nonverbal. If these items are presented in person it is possible to also communicate with the public through body language, although not mandatory.

4. Research Nurse and other members of the research team. Primary form: Verbal and Written. When communicating with the research nurse or other members of the team we must ensure there is transparency within the entire team. By doing this verbal and written communication will be essential because although the team might not be working together at the same locations they must be informed of what is going on. Other forms: Nonverbal. If members of the research team have a physical or meeting via video conference nonverbal communication will become a factor.

5. Ethics Committee Primary form: Written, Verbal, and Nonverbal. When presenting the clinical trial to the research committee the team must write a formal request to be assessed as well as present their trial to a Research Ethics Board. When presenting they will be using forms of verbal and nonverbal communication.

6. Investigator (Researcher) Primary form: Verbal, Nonverbal, and Written. The investigator is the professional who is in charge of the entire trial and therefore must be informed throughout the entire process whether in writing, verbally, or in a physical meeting. Without properly communication with the investigator the trial will be put at risk since the purpose of the trial may not be accomplished.