How to Become a Certified Clinical Research Associate

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How to Become a Certified Clinical Research
Associate
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Introduction
A CRA or Clinical Research Associate monitors
research studies and trials in a CRO (Contract
Research Organization), a pharmaceutical company
or a biotech company. Their responsibility is to
ensure adherence to clinical research guidelines,
FDA approved methodology and SOPs (Standard
Operating Procedures). Since the role of a CRA is
that of utmost responsibility, rigorous clinical
research training and certification from
recognized organizations is an essential
requirement.
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Clinical Research Training and Certification

• Organizations involved in clinical trials look
  for candidates who are certified and have
  undergone validated and standardized training.
  The work of a CRA is critical to the success of a
  clinical research project and therefore, a great
  deal of importance is given to finding certified
  and well-trained candidates. There are a few good
  clinical research courses in Hyderabad that
  students can opt for. CRAs with prior experience
  but without certification can opt for the
  valuable CRA Training and Certification Program
  which would certify them as a CRS Certified
  Clinical Research Associate. This certificate
  will be value addition to their work experience
  and recognition in the industry. Certification is
  however not necessary to start working as a
  clinical research associate. Students with a life
  science background can undergo clinical research
  training at any worthwhile institute and find
  employment. A certification will only add to
  their credibility and help them enhance their
  career prospects.

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Eligibility for CRA Certification

• To be employed in the clinical research field,
  one needs to be from a life science background
  with training in clinical research. However, if
  students wish to get certified from an official
  authority, they will need to have a good
  training, educational background and work
  experience. Those without a sciences background
  but with Master of Health Care Administration or
  other similar health-care related qualifications
  can also apply for the certification program and
  will also be eligible for future employment.

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Certification Details

• The program is conducted through a 40-hour
  online structured training course where
  registered members are offered access to the CRS
  portal for learning and certification. Core
  clinical research training is conducted covering
  areas such as drug development, regulations,
  roles and responsibilities, documentation,
  ethics, safety reporting, etc. The certification
  examination for CRA is of 2 hour duration.Members
  are also required to use resources from websites
  such as the FDA, local and international
  policies, best practices, guidelines, etc.
  available at the learning and certification
  portal of CRO. The certification is to be
  maintained every two years from the issue of
  original certification. Certified individuals are
  required to complete 24 documented hours of
  activity for the maintenance of the
  certification, which is to be achieved by
  accumulating credits through CRE (Continuing
  Research and Education) and CPE (Continuing
  Professional Engagement).

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Other Certifications

• Certification can also be sought from
  organizations such as Association of Clinical
  Research Professionals (ACRP) and Society of
  Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA). However,
  even these certifications require prior clinical
  research experience. The experience could be as a
  clinical research coordinator or any other role
  in a clinic setting or in the pharmaceutical
  industry. Any role in clinical research can be
  counted as experience as long as a manager or HR
  personnel will attest to your experience.

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Ikya Global is one of the few best Clinical
Research training institutes in Hyderabad that
offer training at affordable prices along with
placement assistance and certification.
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