Clinical Research Associate Program

Introduction

Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) are responsible for monitoring the execution of clinical trials. They ensure the protocol is followed, patients are kept safe during a trial and all the proper documentation is kept in accordance with good clinical practice. (GCP) You will be working with physicians, nurses, and clinical research coordinators. The projected clinical research associate job growth rate is 6% from 2024-2028. Clinical research associate salaries have increased 15% in the last 5 years. The CRA role is generally remote based and does require significant travel. This training also teaches you to do the role of a Central Monitor as well as an In-House CRA. These roles would typically be office-based. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to give something back. You will help develop new treatments, drugs, and medical devices that will make a positive difference to human health daily. The most successful CRA’s will have strong attention to detail, excellent rapport building ability and great influencing skills.

Key Features:

• 37.5 hour per week time commitment (Full-time) Over 6 Weeks

• Intensive Training Including Instructor-Led and Self-Study

• Hands-On Learning: Foundations of Clinical Research to Advanced Monitoring Practice

• Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from Leading Clinical Research Professionals

• Teaches You to actually do the job

About the certificate

The program will integrate interactive case studies, simulation exercises, and real-world scenario analyses, allowing learners to apply their knowledge and skills in a controlled, supportive environment while learning to do the job. This hands-on approach ensures that you are knowledgeable and confident in your ability to tackle the challenges of a CRA role.

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Module Breakdown:

Getting Started in Clinical Research: Ethics, Regulations, and Roles

Monitor a Cardio Study: Hands on Practice Learning Concepts While Monitoring a Simple Study at a Single Site

Monitor a Dermatitis Study: Hands on Practice Learning Concepts While Monitoring Multiple Sites and a Single Study

Monitor a Neurology and an Oncology Study: Hands on Practice Learning Concepts While Monitoring Multiple Sites and Multiple Studies

CRA Entry Level Responsibilities: 

• Carry out selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits at the participating clinical trial centers, also for logistics and coordination of the study;

• Monitor the study to check whether it has been carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations;

• Oversee study supplies, medication supplies and medication accountability;

• Collect, verify and finalize collected data;

• Ensure the safety and well-being of test subjects;

• Provide appropriate training to site staff as needed;

• Follow up on data integrity queries;

• Document site activities through written reports.

Job Placement and Support

• Each graduate is promoted to hundreds of Open Job positions across the industry

• Learners get tips and advice on navigating the Job Market, strategies for interviewing, and regional-specific job openings via links to employers hiring in your geographical location.

• Curated Content specific to your job role, industry updates, regulatory updates and new drug developments

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