Investigator site training
Comprehensive onboarding for site raters covering scale administration, scoring conventions, and study-specific requirements before patient enrollment begins.
Training
Clinical rater training built for data quality at scale
Valis delivers expert-led training programs that reduce assessment variability, strengthen rater reliability, and help study teams meet regulatory expectations from site activation through database lock.
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Training programs
Structured programs that keep raters sharp and data consistent across every site.
eCertification
Automated certification workflows that verify rater competency through scored assessments, with tracked results and audit-ready documentation.
Refresher training
Ongoing micro-learning modules and periodic re-certification assessments that keep raters calibrated throughout the study lifecycle.
eLearning modules
Self-paced digital courses that cover scale theory, administration procedures, common scoring errors, and study-specific nuances.
Cultural adaptation
Training modules customized for geographic, linguistic, and cultural factors that may affect assessment consistency across global trial sites.
Data quality monitoring
Ongoing review of rater performance metrics with targeted intervention when scoring drift or inconsistencies are identified during the study.
How it works
From protocol review to certified raters in a structured, trackable process.
Protocol and scale review
Our scientific team reviews the study protocol, endpoint strategy, and assessment instruments to identify areas where rater variability could affect data quality.
Custom curriculum design
Training content is built around study-specific scales, scoring conventions, and known areas of rater difficulty, incorporating real-world scenarios and practice vignettes.
Live and digital delivery
Raters complete training through a combination of live expert-led sessions, self-paced eLearning modules, and interactive practice exercises, available in-person or remotely.
Certification and ongoing support
Raters are assessed, certified, and tracked throughout the study. Refresher modules and performance reviews keep calibration consistent across sites and visits.
Flexible delivery
Training that meets teams where they are, in whatever format the study demands.
Virtual live sessions
Expert-led interactive training delivered via video conference with real-time Q&A, breakout exercises, and practice scoring.
In-person workshops
On-site investigator meetings and hands-on workshops with direct access to subject matter experts and live scoring calibration.
Self-paced eLearning
On-demand modules accessible from any device, with progress tracking, knowledge checks, and automatic completion records.
Automated reminders
System-driven notifications for upcoming certifications, expiring credentials, and refresher deadlines keep every rater on track.
Subject matter expertise
Led by scientists who understand the scales, the endpoints, and the stakes.
Valis training programs are designed and delivered by experienced clinical scientists and measurement specialists. Every module reflects real-world challenges in scale administration, scoring consistency, and inter-rater reliability across therapeutic areas including psychiatry, neurology, and rare disease.
- Expert trainers with deep therapeutic area knowledge
- Custom vignettes and practice scenarios
- Scoring calibration aligned with gold-standard anchors
- Support for global, multi-site, multi-language studies
Instruments & scales
Deep expertise across the clinical scales that drive CNS endpoints.
Our trainers calibrate raters on the rating instruments most critical to psychiatric, neurological, and rare-disease programs — from screening through endpoint capture.
Depression & mood
- MADRS
- HAM-D
- QIDS
- YMRS
Psychosis & negative symptoms
- PANSS
- BPRS
- CGI-S / CGI-I
- NSA-16
Cognition & dementia
- ADAS-Cog
- MMSE / MoCA
- CDR-SB
- ADCS-ADL
Suicidality & tolerability
- C-SSRS
- AIMS
- BARS
- SAS
Why rater training matters
Consistent scoring is the difference between a clean signal and a failed trial.
0%Less scoring variance after structured calibration
0xTighter inter-rater reliability across multi-site studies
0%Fewer avoidable screen failures from scoring drift
0hTypical turnaround to certify a new site rater
Ready to strengthen your study's data quality?
Talk to our team about building a training program tailored to your protocol, your scales, and your sites.
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