CCRPS Accreditations & Partnerships

CPD Accreditation: 30–175 CPD Hours Across 8 Programs

CCRPS is officially CPD-accredited for all eight of its certification programs, with each course offering 30 to 175 CPD hours, depending on the curriculum depth. CPD Standards Office (CPDSO) CCRPS is proud to be an accredited provider with the Continuing Professional Development Standards Office (CPDSO), a globally recognized organization supporting professional education and lifelong learning. Our Clinical Research Associate Certification has undergone a rigorous evaluation and has been awarded CPD accreditation, confirming that the course meets the highest standards for content, structure, and educational quality. As part of this accreditation, CCRPS is authorized to issue CPD Certificates of Completion to delegates who successfully complete the course. Each certificate includes the total number of CPD hours earned and provides a Learning Reflection Tool to support compliance with international CPD schemes and professional body requirements. This CPD designation reflects our continued commitment to professional development and offers our students credentials recognized across multiple sectors, industries, and countries. CPDSO Provider Number: 50670 Our CPD-accredited courses support:

• Lifelong learning and continuing education
• Professional license renewals and skill development
• Verified certificates indicating completed CPD hours

Our 8 CPD-Accredited Courses:

ACE Recognition – Advanced Clinical Research Coordination (AEDG-0001)

CCRPS (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society) is recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) and listed in the ACE National Guide for the program Advanced Clinical Research Coordination. This evaluation affirms academic rigor and enables credit recommendation portability to colleges and universities.

Course Objective

Equip learners with comprehensive CRC knowledge and practical skills across Phases I–IV, mastery of FDA and ICH-GCP standards, specialty-trial coordination (oncology, rare disease, pediatrics, devices), SOP/CRF/ICF design, recruitment & data integrity, AE/SAE management, audits/inspections (incl. FDA Form 1572), CTMS/EDC/decentralized tools, and leadership/financial/project management competencies. Culminates in a capstone project and CRC certification exam with career services and mentorship.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe full CRC responsibilities: start-up, conduct, close-out across Phases I–IV.
• Interpret/apply ICH-GCP, FDA regs (incl. 21 CFR Part 11), and international standards.
• Critically review protocols: endpoints, criteria, and protections for vulnerable populations.
• Create SOPs, CRFs, logs, and documentation aligned to sponsor/regulatory needs.
• Coordinate specialty trials (oncology, neurology, rare diseases, pediatrics, geriatrics, devices).
• Design evidence-based recruitment/retention with informed consent and safety.
• Operate CTMS, EDC, eConsent, and risk-based monitoring for quality and audit readiness.
• Identify/document/escalate AEs/SAEs; prepare for audits/inspections with accurate reporting.
• Apply leadership and PM skills to lead teams, visits, deviations, and audit responses.
• Prepare site budgets, manage grants, and oversee compliant fiscal/vendor coordination.
• Run decentralized trials via telehealth/mobile teams with data security & compliance.
• Demonstrate mastery via capstone & proctored exam; pursue ACRP/SOCRA pathways.