Canadian Critical Care Research Coordinators Group (CCCRCG)

About the CCCRCG

The CCCRCG is a sub-group of the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG) and was established in June 2004. Membership is comprised of Research Coordinators from across Canada, who work primarily in Critical Care Research.  CCCRCG members consist of Research Coordinators who work with adult and pediatric populations.

The goals of the CCCRCG are to:

1- Create networking opportunities and foster local and national collaboration between Critical Care Research Coordinators
2- Develop opportunities for professional growth and development and create a venue for continuing education to meet the needs of Critical Care Research Coordinators in Canada
3- Provide peer support to Critical Care Research Coordinators
4- Promote the vital role of the Critical Care Research Coordinator in Clinical Trials
5- Support and facilitate the aims of the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)
6- Lead research initiatives of interest to the CCCRCG membership and of relevance to the critical care population

How do I become a member of the CCCRCG?

In order to become a member of the CCCRCG, you must be a member of the Canadian Critical Care Trial Group. The membership cost for Research Coordinators is $75.00 annually. If you would like to join, please complete the Membership Form. Membership is open to Research Coordinators currently working within the Critical Care environment in Canada. Any Critical Care Research Coordinator who is a member of the CCCTG is automatically a member of the CCCRCG.

Is membership in the CCCRCG for me?

Through the support of the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group, we offer annual workshops geared towards providing professional development and networking opportunities for Research Coordinators working in this highly specialized area. In addition, members are provided with support for their own research initiatives and are welcome to attend any of the meetings of the CCCTG.

If you are interested and would like more information, please contact any member of the Executive below:

Lucy Clayton (Chair)
Norine Alam
Denise Foster 
Mary-Ellen French
Dori-Ann Martin
Amanda Martyniuk
Katie O'Hearn
Rebecca Porteus
Elisa Wilson
This one day workshop takes place on an annual basis and provides critical care Research Coordinators with the opportunity to participate in education sessions specific to the work that we do. The workshop is scheduled to occur in conjunction with one of the CCCTG Meetings.  Some of the evaluation comments received at previous workshops:

“Well put together, enjoyed the day! Very informative. Lots to bring back to my site and incorporate”
“Very great day full of knowledge”
“The breaks facilitated communication and idea-sharing between other RCs across Canada”

The next Workshop will take placein Québec City, Québec on June 7 and 8, 2018.  For further information, please contact Lucy Clayton .

See CCCRCG Workshop related documents below:

• 2018 CCCRCG Workshop Agenda (Preliminary)

Workshop Registration

If you are a current member of the CCCTG and want to register to the CCCRCG Workshop (registration is $50) please follow this link.

If you are NOT a current member of the CCCTG and want to register to the CCCRCG Workshop (registration is $125) please follow this link.

Hotel Accommodation

We have blocked a number of rooms at the Hotel Manoir Victoria, at the Hotel les Coutelliers, at the Hotel Place d'Armes and the C3 Hotel. Please make reservations quickly as hotels will release the rooms on May 2, 2018.
To make a reservation please contact the hotel using the "CCCTG" as a code to access the CCCTG room block:

1. Hotel Manoir Victoria by phone at  1-800-463-6283 or by e-mail at  reservation@manoir-victoria.com
2. Hotel les Coutelliers at 1-888-523-9696 (contact : Jean Sébastien Pagé or Chrystelle Dion
3. C3 Hotel at 1-418-525-9726    
4. Auberge Place d'Armes at 1-866-333-9485

CCCRCG Funding Opportunities

The CCCRCG Research Grant

The CCCRCG Research Grant has been established to provide funds to support the research activities of research coordinators who are members of the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)  As funding permits, the CCCTG expects to fund two grants of up to $2,500 each for a research study that directly relates to the practice of critical care.

Click here to read the CCCRCG Research Grant 2018 program description and download the application form here.  Click here for the budget template. Application deadline for the CCCRCG Research Grant 2018 is 5pm EST Friday March 16 2018.  

For further information about this research funding opportunity, please contact Lucy Clayton.

The CCCRCG Travel Award

Through the CCCRCG Travel Award, we seek to emphasize the importance of developing our research coordinators and to encourage coordinators to attend the annual Workshop and CCCTG/CCCTBG Meetings.

As funding permits, the total amount available for this funding opportunity is $7,500 per year ($2,500 for each of the Winter, Spring and Fall Meetings).  The CCCTG hopes to provide many awards annually. 

Read the CCCRCG Travel Award Spring 2018 program description and click here to download the application form.  Application deadline for the CCCRCG Travel Award Spring 2018 is 5pm EDT Friday March 30, 2018.  

For further information about this Award, please contact Lucy Clayton.