Clinical Research Certification
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Start your education today with on-demand, self-paced, triple-accredited courses from CCRPS.
Get promoted in your career or transition to a new one with our clinical research certificate online. Our certificate is updated for 2022 and ICH GCP E6.
With the clinical research certificate program, you can become a clinical research associate, clinical research coordinator, clinical research assistant, clinical research project manager, pharmacovigilance drug safety officer, principal investigator, or medical monitor.
Clinical research training is accredited and recognized by major organizations (ACCRE, Transcelerate Biopharma, IAOCR, JA for AMA, ACPE, ANCC, and ICPE CME) for certified clinical research professionals.
Our leading advanced clinical research training is developed by experts with years of experience who are ready to help you achieve your goals as quickly as possible!
Clinical Research Training
Training for a New Generation of Researchers
CCRPS provides affordable, industry-recognized research training that will improve your job prospects and trial outcomes. We offer ICH GCP training, CRA certification, CRC certification, research assistant training, pharmacovigilance certification, PI training, and clinical research project manager training. We serve clinical professionals including nurses, physicians, pharmacists PhDs premeds science-field graduates who want to transition or accelerate their careers with us!
Do you want more information on our selection of clinical research online training programs? Read below.
Clinical Research Courses
Pharmacovigilance Training
Advanced Pharmacovigilance And Argus Safety Certification (APVASC)
The pharmacovigilance course is an advanced program that will prepare you for a career in PV, with the most comprehensive syllabus covering all aspects from pre-clinical phase to post market surveillance (Phase IV clinical trials).
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•The goal of PV is to ensure the safety of all drugs and medical devices
• QPPVs are responsible for achieving this goal through and beyond clinical trials
• To be a QPPV, one must have considerable medical knowledge, statistical skill, and analytical ability
• Candidates for the APVASC program must possess at least one of the following qualifications:
-A bachelor’s degree in life science OR a health-care science
-Be studying for a graduate degree in medicine OR a Physician Assistant degree
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•The APVASC is beneficial for those in the clinical research field who wish to upgrade their qualifications and expertise.
•CTAs/CRAs, SCRAs/CRCs, medical and nursing professionals, and QPPVs can all benefit from enrolling in the program.
•Enrolling in the APVASC gives aspirants an edge when applying for positions that require advanced knowledge of PV compliance, data analytics, software management skills, medico-legal awareness, etc.
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•The APVASC is the most preferred pharmacovigilance certification program by recruiters across the industry.
• The APVASC is compliant with FDA CFR and WHO-ISoP, providing trainees with up-to-date coaching on all relevant regulatory codes and standards.
• The focus areas of the APVASC curriculum comprehensively cover all domains of knowledge and skill required for an effective QPPV.
• The APVASC trains candidates in creating, managing and retrieving case records using Argus Safety software.
• The APVASC offers on-demand, flexible scheduling to allow enrolled students to complete the program at their own pace.
• The ACRCC course tuition is payable either up front or in two easy monthly installments .
CRA Certification
Advanced Clinical Research Associate Certification (ACRAC)
The Clinical Research Associate Program is the perfect opportunity for you to have a career in research! This advanced program has over 200 hours of specialized training, which will teach students everything they need. You'll learn how to write reports and site visits with ease using our curriculum that covers all topics related directly or indirectly toward clinical trials work--and even teaches additional techniques for efficiency and workflow.
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In order to enroll for the ACRAC, one must have a bachelor’s degree in life science or a health-care science, or a graduate degree in medicine.
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•Graduates with a bachelor's degree in science who are interested in exploring medical/clinical research can benefit from taking this course.
• Aspirants to CRA positions looking to boost their hire visibility and interviewing skills can also benefit from taking the course.
• Health-care professionals (RNs, NPs, PAs and others) aiming to either transition to or advance a career in clinical research can use this course as an advantage.
• CRAs with less than 5 years of work experience wishing to fast-track their professional development and career growth may find this course helpful.
• Finally, CRAs, SCRAs and other clinical research personnel needing a refresher course covering updated topics such as latest compliance policies, electronic data capture (EDC), vaccination-specific clinical trial management can take this class for updated information.
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•The ACRAC course confers a number of advantages on the individual, whether they are entering the field of clinical research or working to advance their career.
•CRAs certified through ACRAC have up-to-date knowledge of both ICH and FDA regulatory requirements for human subject safety in clinical research.
•The program is flexible, allowing trainees to fit the training into a busy schedule and complete the 250-hour program at their own pace.
• There is an emphasis on hands-on training using real-life clinical research examples and data sets which equips students with practical skills and knowledge that can be applied on the job.
•Completing the ACRAC is recognized across the US as equivalent to 17.5 CME credits, meaning that trainees can transfer benefits of the program to further their medical education.
•Qualifying candidates receive not only a widely accepted and recognized ACRAC certificate but also a letter of recommendation as well as assistance polishing their resume for CRA job applications
CRC Certification
Advanced Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (ACRCC)
This advanced clinical research coordinator training program is designed to provide in-depth coverage of all aspects, from basic pharmacovigilance and regulatory audits right up through planning for scientific integrity. The course teaches students everything they need know about how best handle each situation that may arise during their career as a Clinical Research Coordinator - no matter what field area interests them most!
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•The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is a senior member of the clinical research team with responsibilities in overseeing the smooth conduct of clinical research.
•Candidates must possess at least one of the following qualifications: a bachelor’s degree in life science, a bachelor’s degree in health-care science, a graduate degree in medicine or Physician Assistant (PA), or an associate degree in life science/health-care science with experience.
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•The objectives of candidates enrolling in the ACRCC program are typically related to advancing their clinical research careers.
•Research professionals enroll in the program to build the relevant knowledge base and administrative skills needed to strengthen their applications for CRC positions.
•Clinical research coordinators use the program to refresh or upgrade their skill-set and obtain certification in research coordination.
•Medical and nursing professionals in clinical research use the program to transition into or qualify for more administrative roles.
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•The ACRCC has emerged as the clear industry preference when it comes to certifying candidates for leadership roles in clinical research, due to its updated compliance information, broad and deep content coverage, flexible scheduling, and industry-wide reputation for quality.
• The ACRCC is accredited by the ACCRE, ACCME, ACPE and ANCC - the most widely recognized and accepted CRC programs across the industry - making it a sound investment for those looking to pursue a career in clinical research.
• The course tuition is affordable and can be paid up-front or in easy monthly installments.
Research Assistant
Advanced Clinical Trial Assistant Certification (ACTAC)
The clinical research assistant program provides you with the kick-start that will help gain better visibility for your application. This quick route to qualification and placement at top sites also appeals as an option if studying premed, nursing or other healthcare sciences subjects so can work towards gaining hands on experience working alongside doctors while learning about how trials are done ethically . The course is designed give thorough understanding of criteria needed in order conduct them effectively , what makes one organization more desirable than another when it comes time apply. The modules cover all aspects from planning through documentation, reporting & publication as well as safety practices necessary during participant recruitment/screening procedures
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•The ACTAC is open to anyone, even without a high school diploma or equivalent.
• High school students intending to work after graduation or interested in healthcare research may benefit from completing the ACTAC.
• Premed students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and majoring in one of the life sciences may also benefit from the ACTAC.
• Health-care science students in fields such as audiology/ dentistry/ nursing/ otolaryngology/ pharmacology/ radiology/ veterinary medicine/ others may find the ACTAC beneficial.
• Graduate students of medicine (MD) or Physician Assistant (PA) programs may also be interested in taking the ACTAC.
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The clinical research assistant program provides a strong understanding of the basics of Good Clinical Practice, which will help clinical research professionals have a successful career with room for growth. This program offers hands-on experience in subject-facing dimensions of clinical research trials, including training in: the proper protocol for obtaining informed consent, eliciting subject cooperation during trials, obtaining necessary background information for trial documentation (demographic data, medical history, family and lifestyle details).
•The research assistant training covers important aspects of running a trial site. Trainees learn about subject safety monitoring, which includes exposure to: Adverse Event (AE) identification, documentation and reporting, and trial protocol adherence.
•The research assistant course materials contain real-life examples and case studies to help trainees develop insight into and build strategies for: increasing subject enrollment in new and ongoing studies, improving retention rates among subjects enrolled in an ongoing study.
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•The clinical research assistant is the #1 choice among clinical research aspirants and recruiters alike because it is fully compliant with ICH-GCP and FDA CFR, covers all key concepts extensively, has flexible scheduling, is widely recognized and accepted, and is affordable.
ICH GCP
Advanced ICH GCP Certification (AGCPC)
The ICH-GCP course is out for 2022 to 2023 and offers hours worth of in depth training on all aspects about Good Clinical Practice as defined by the International Conference on Harmonization. The most advanced modules provide a complete overview no matter what your background with pharmaceutical research might be; this includes ethical practices that prioritize safety along side transparent decision making processes where there are none!
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The only diplomas needed to enroll in this program are high school or equivalent level education (such as GED). However, if you have more training than that and would like a head start on understanding the material being taught at our college then it is recommended that prior learning be taken into consideration when scheduling classes.
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The ICH-GCP program is a great way for anyone who needs an introduction or refresh on GCP in order to excel at their clinical research interviews. Candidates appearing before interviewers may find themselves unprepared when it comes down solely and exclusively them, but this course will give you all the basics that are needed!
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•Certification through the ICH-GCP training confers multiple benefits not matched by any other GCP certification currently available, including being E6 (R2) compliant, having instant enrollment and flexible scheduling, being industry recognized, accredited by research authorities, and affordable with flexible payment options.
• Institutions such as CROs that require employees to complete AGCPC certification can opt for a one-time annual fee payment which allows flexible scheduling for an unlimited number of trainees.
Principal Investigator
Advanced Principal Investigator Physician Certification (APIPC)
The principal investigator certification program is a great way for physicians involved in clinical research who want to transition into more senior roles, enhance their eligibility when applying or overseeing trials process. It provides PIs with the ideal means of upgrading career skills while also helping them become better fundraisers and managers!
The course offers a full range of learning options that are relevant to designing and running clinical trials. In addition, trainees who have already completed some modules on their own time can do so when it's not necessary because they will already be certified as principal investigators (PI). This allows them more flexibility in learning whatever skills are most important based off what you need during your work lifetime rather than having one set amount which could sometimes go wasted depending how much experience someone else might possess with certain things
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•To be a certified PI, you must be a practicing physician.
•You may also either be the PI or Co-PI of an ongoing clinical research study, or have been the Ex-PI or former Co-PI of a completed study.
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•The principal investigator certification provides a thorough, yet quick refresher of the regulatory and compliance requirements for ethical, safe and transparent medical research.
• This is the sole program to provide an in-depth review of all aspects of clinical research design and execution, including advanced trial design, randomization, blinding and unblinding; clinical site assessment, preparation active site monitoring and close-out; clinical trial protocol development and implementation, including trial monitoring tools and documentation; Investigational Product (IP) accountability storage and dispensing; Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR), Important Medical Event (IME) – identification tracking reporting; probabilistic assessment of AEs SAEs as ADRs – medical assessment statistical data analytics risk safety assessments in clinical trials.
• Trainees can also review dimensions of site compliance monitoring regulatory documentation maintenance updating case report documentation data AE tracking financial disclosure documenting updating FDA audit strategies.
• Finally offers a comprehensive overview all dimensions research with human subjects: ethical treatment human subjects per ICH-GCP tips tools subject recruitment engagement retention improving subject adherence compliance through process ethical considerations vulnerable populations minorities differently abled children pregnant women fetuses.
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•The principal investigator certification is the most attractive choice for both physicians wishing to obtain PI certification, as well as industry experts seeking certified professionals for PI positions because of its enormous flexibility and intensive content coverage.
• The compliance with ICH-GCP and FDA CFR – The principal investigator certification curriculum reflects the most updated regulatory policies related to the FDA’s CFR Title 21, as well as the E6 (R2) ICH-GCP guidelines. As such, principal investigator certificated professionals are qualified to meet the challenges of managing compliance requirements in a live clinical study.
• In-depth coverage with flexible review options – Although the course curriculum spans the full range of knowledge domains essential for a PI role, it allows busy professionals to review only the modules most relevant for refreshing or updating their knowledge and skills, thus streamliningthe process of study, assessment and certification.
• Instant enrollment and flexible scheduling – Trainees have the option of on-demand scheduling to fit with their busy schedules , allowing them to complete over 100 modules of the at their own pace , with a time -frame ranging from as little as day , going up several weeks. Industry -wide reputation for quality–principal investigators.
Physician Medical Monitor
Advanced Physician Medical Monitor Certification (APMMC)
Medical monitors have a variety of career options, from being in active practice to working as an office manager. The Medical Monitor certification program provides the perfect tool for jump-starting research careers with its comprehensive coverage on principles and processes involved medical monitoring during clinical trials which makes them well equipped not only about application but also interviewing skills when it comes time find work after graduation.
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•Medical monitors are senior members of the clinical research team who oversee the ethical, safe, and transparent conduct of clinical research.
• To qualify as a medical monitor, trainees must have a degree in medicine (MD), a non-US degree in medicine (IMG/FMG), or a master’s degree in pharmacy (PharmD).
• Physicians with one or more years of exposure to medical research may also qualify as medical monitors.
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• The medical monitor certification offers a comprehensive overview of the principles of Good Clinical Practice, as well as compliance requirements for ethical and safe medical research.
• This is the only program that provides in-depth training on all aspects of clinical research design and execution, including advanced trial design, randomization, blinding and unblinding; clinical site assessment, preparation, active site monitoring and close-out; and clinical trial protocol development and implementation.
• The medical monitor certification also covers pharmacovigilance concepts crucial to an medical monitor’s role such as AE/SAE identification and tracking; probabilistic assessment of AEs/SAEs as ADRs; risk management in clinical trials.
• Trainees gain working knowledge of financial regulatory compliance: disclosure documentation & updating; FDA audit protocols & strategies.
• An added advantage is its focus on digitized elements such remote data monitoring tools (software & video) ,EDC capture & quality control .
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•The medical monitor certification is a program that covers the full range of knowledge domains essential for an medical monitor role, from the philosophy behind GCP to present-day regulatory requirements for clinical research.
• The course curriculum reflects the most updated regulatory policies related to FDA’s CFR Title 21, as well as E6 (R2) ICH-GCP guidelines.
• Trainees have the option of on-demand scheduling to fit with their busy schedules, allowing them to complete this program at their own pace. With full engagement, it is possible to complete the medical monitor certification program in little over two weeks.
Do you need to certify your clinical research staff?
CCRPS offers efficient and affordable training and certification for clinical research associates, coordinators, and assistants. We can help your team meet ICH GCP and CFR compliance. Certification from CCRPS ensures that your clinical research staff is fully trained and compliant with the latest industry regulations. This protects both your business and your patients. Sign up for a course today on our website!