CCRPS Accreditations & Partnerships

ICE Organizational Membership

As an active member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), CCRPS upholds the highest standards of certification and assessment. This membership reflects our commitment to validated credentialing systems, industry transparency, and public trust.

ACCRE – Clinical Research Education

CCRPS’s CRA and CRC certification programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Clinical Research Education (ACCRE) since June 2019.
Accreditation Code: 463-03-005-GPC08

This longstanding accreditation ensures:

• Compliance with national professional standards
• Industry recognition across biotech and pharmaceutical sectors
• Continual evaluation for quality assurance and curriculum alignment

TransCelerate BioPharma – GCP Certification Recognition

CCRPS is recognized by TransCelerate BioPharma for meeting ICH GCP training requirements through our CRA, CRC, and ACRP-F certification programs. This recognition eliminates training redundancies across 20 major TransCelerate BioPharma organizations.

ICH GCP Criteria Addressed:
Definitions: (1.24) GCP, (1.34) Investigator, (1.53) Sponsor, (1.56) Subinvestigator
Principles & Guidelines: 13 ICH GCP Principles, Investigator Responsibilities (4.1–4.13), including qualifications, resources, IRB/IEC communication, protocol compliance, informed consent, safety & progress reporting, trial suspension/unblinding, and records/final reports.

Joint Accreditation – CME for Healthcare Professionals

CCRPS is Jointly Accredited through PIMED to offer Continuing Medical Education (CME) for physicians (ACCME/AMA), nurses (ANCC), pharmacists (ACPE), and more.

Advanced Clinical Research Professionals Course

Jointly Provided By: Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) & CCRPS
Release Date: July 14, 2020
Expiration Date: September 8, 2025
Estimated Time: 17.5 hours
Activity Code: 15592

Target Audience: Clinical professionals in trial oversight and patient care.
Learning Objectives: Interpret ICH GCP protocols, explain quality monitoring, identify roles in audit/inspection, detect/report misconduct, and demonstrate competency via examination.

How to Claim CME/CE Credit: 1) Visit www.cmeuniversity.com 2) Log in or create a new account 3) Enter code 15592 4) Complete the post-test/evaluation 5) Download or print your certificate

Pharmacists: Credit is reported to CPE Monitor upon completion. Check your NABP account within 30 days.

NHA Accreditation – National Healthcareer Association

CCRPS is a recognized partner institution of the NHA (Account #: 411862). Our Essentials of Leadership and Management in Health Care program supports professionals in advancing into leadership roles, preparing for NHA certification exams, and applying real-world management practices.

Colorado Department of Education Exemption

CCRPS has been granted a state exemption under CRS 23-64-104, 1(h) for vocational education offered by a bona fide trade or professional organization. This allows us to focus on high-quality clinical research training without annual compliance reporting.

MSA-CSS Candidate Status – Federal Accreditation Pathway

CCRPS is currently in candidacy with the Middle States Association – Commission on Secondary Schools (MSA-CSS) to become a federally recognized postsecondary career institution. Once accredited, CCRPS will qualify for Title IV student aid (FAFSA), furthering our commitment to accessible healthcare education.

Ongoing Accreditation Expansion

CCRPS is continuously pursuing new national and international accreditations to ensure recognition across global healthcare systems, expand certification reciprocity, and maintain industry-aligned, outcome-focused professional development.