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What is a Clinical Research Associate?
A CRA ensures that medical devices, new drugs, and new treatments are approved for patients' use. CRAs also have training in assisting clinical researchers and investigators in the, coordination, administration, and management of clinical trials. Individuals certified in this role have knowledge of the following topics: safety procedures, subject recruitment, drug development, trial management, accountability, regulatory requirements, and medical terminology.
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Affordable and Accredited Certification
It can be hard to break into the fields of medical research and patient care without prior experience. CCRPS is one of the only major US-based ACCRE, ACCME, ACPE, ANCC, and Transcelerate Biopharma accredited CRA Certification courses that takes on students with no prior background experience related to the certification. The course is affordable and can be completed in as little as 7 days.
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Adapted for those looking become a CRA in Canada
Clinical Research Associate Certification Canada covers ICH GCP, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory affairs, Site Open-Close Out, and specific Canadian guidelines required for Clinical Research Associates to enter the Canadian workforce.
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Course Curriculum
107 self paced modules
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Accreditation Statement
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CME Handout
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1. An Introduction to Clinical Research
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2. An Overview of ICH GCP
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3. Code of Federal Regulations
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4. FDA 21 CFR
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5. ICH GCP E6 Section 5 - Sponsors Responsibilities
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6. ICH GCP E6 Section 4 - Investigators Responsibilities
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7. ICH GCP E6 Section 4 - Investigators Responsibilities – Informed Consent Form
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8. Reporting Responsibilities of the Investigators
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9. Ethics of Research Involving Children
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10. Ethics of Research Involving Mentally Incapacitated
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11. Ethics of Research Involving Pregnant Women and Fetuses
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12. Ethics of Research Involving Prisoners
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13. ICH GCP 5.5 Trial Management – Data Handling and Record Retention
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14. ICH GCP E6 and E2A - Adverse Events
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15. Safety of Human Subjects in Clinical Research
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a) Common Terminology Used In Clinical Research
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b) Commonly Used Abbreviations and Terms in Clinical Research
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ICH GCP Quiz
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1. Duties and Responsibilities of a Clinical Research Associate
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2. Designs of Clinical Trials
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3. Phases of Clinical Trials
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4. Pre-Clinical Trials
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5a.Stakeholders in Clinical Research and Their Relationships
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5b.Stakeholders in Clinical Research and Their Relationships Video
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6.Contract Research Organization- CRO
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7a.Randomized Controlled Trials
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7b.Randomized Controlled Trials Video
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8.Types of Monitoring Visits
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9a.Site and Investigator Selection
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9b.Site & Investigator Selection
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10.Site Qualification Visit
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11a.Routine Monitoring Visit
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11b.Routine Monitoring Visit Video
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12.Monitoring Tools and Notes
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13.Checklists for Pharmacy Monitoring and Inspection Visits
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14a.Site Close Out Visit
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14b.Site Close Out Visit
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15.Source Documents
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Quality Monitoring Quiz Modules 1-15
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16. Inclusion Exclusion Criteria in Clinical Research
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17. Interactive Voice Response System - IVRS
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18.Protocol in Clinical Research
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19a.Protocol Deviations and Violations
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19b. Protocol Deviations and Protocol Violations Video
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20.Institutional Review Board
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21a.Quality Control in Clinical Research
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21b. Quality Control In Clinical Research Video
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22. Data Safety Monitoring board- DSMB
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23a. An Overview of Remote Monitoring
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23b. An Overview of Remote Monitoring Video
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24. Centralized Vs. Onsite Monitoring
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25. Electronic Data Capture and Remote Data Capture Basics
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26.Remote Monitoring of Clinical Trials and EMRs
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27.Blinding in Clinical Trials
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28. Communication between Blinded and Unblinded Staffsion
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29.Investigational Product Storage and Dispensing
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30.Investigational Product Accountability in Clinical Trials
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Quality Monitoring Quiz 16-30
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31.Adverse Drug Reactions
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32.Basics of Adverse Event Monitoring
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33.Adverse Event Reporting
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34.Risk Based Monitoring
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35.Pharmacovigilance Part 1
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36.Pharmacovigilance - Part 2
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37.Safety Reporting Requirements for Sponsor Investigators of An IND
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38.Investigator Initiated Multi-Center Trials
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39.IND and NDA Process
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40.Guidelines for Designing and Completing Case Report Forms
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41. Do’s and Don’ts of a Case Report Form Design
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42.Introduction to the Bioresearch Monitoring Program (BIMO)
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43. Clinical Trial Management System-CTMS
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44.Minimizing Source Data Queries In Clinical Trials
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45.Local and Central Labs in Clinical Trials
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Quality Monitoring Quiz 31-45
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1.Regulatory Documents in Clinical Research
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2.Regulatory Affairs
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3. Essential Regulatory Documents Guidance and Binder Tabs (Part 1)
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4. Essential Regulatory Documents Guidance and Binder Tabs (Part 2)
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5. Electronic Regulatory Submission and Review
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6.Financial Disclosure- Duties and Strategies for Clinical Studies
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7.Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest in Clinical Research
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8.FDA Form 1572 - Part 1
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9.FDA Form 1572 - Part 2
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10. Delegation of Authority Log – DOAL
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11. Investigators Brochures
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12. Protocol Continuing
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13. IND Application
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14. Trial Master File and DIA Model
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15. Trial Master File Reference Guide
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Regulatory Training Quiz (20 Questions)
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1. Audits and Inspections in Clinical Trials
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2. FDA Warning Letter
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3.Site FDA Audit Inspection Checklist
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4.How to Survive Through an FDA Inspection
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5.Do and Don’ts during an FDA Inspection
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Audits and Inspection Quiz
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1.Compliance Requirements in Clinical Trials
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2a.Subject Recruitment and Retention (Part 1)
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2b.Subject Recruitment and Retention (Part 2)
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3.Increasing Subject Compliance in Clinical Trials
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4.Ethical Consideration Associated with Investigator Payment and Patient Recruitment
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5.Advertisement Aid in Subject Recruitment and Retention
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About this course
- $800.00
- 133 lessons
- 1 hour of video content
FAQ
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Who I can talk to if I want more information about the course?
You can reach out to us anytime via email at [email protected]
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How long will I have access to the course?
You will have lifetime access to the course!
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How long will my certification last?
Your certification is valid for one year and can be renewed by retaking the course exam!