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A Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is an individual who works at a clinical research site under the direction of a principal investigator (PI) and is responsible for coordinating daily clinical trial activities while adhering to the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

Entry Level CRC Core Foundations Training

Clinical Trial Academy

The curriculum for this tuition-free 11-week Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Core Foundations course has been licensed by the MCA from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and is perfectly aligned with the required core competencies a CRC will need in a clinical setting.

Course Description

  • A blended approach of combined self-study followed by instructor-led sessions that can be attended either virtually or in person at the MCA’s Cardwell Collaborative building.
  • Focuses on the role an entry-level CRC will play at a clinical research site.
  • Ideal for new or entry-level CRCs with less than one year of experience, or for those who have never received any formal CRC training.

Training

  • 24/7 on-demand access to ACRP’s eLearning portal.
  • 15 required eLearning modules.
  • 11, 1.5-hour training sessions, held once a week and taught by experienced CRC instructors.
  • Spring, Summer, and Fall Cohort sessions are offered each year.
  • We are currently accepting applications for our next cohort.
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Qualifications

  • Residents of The Rio Grande Corridor (Texas and New Mexico).
  • Be 18 years or older with at least a high school degree.
  • Must be willing to complete the training within 1-year of enrolling.

A “Certificate of Completion” will be awarded following completion of 15- ACRP eLearning modules, good course attendance, and final ACRP exam.

Impact Report

CTA Instructors & Consultants

Our instructor pool is comprised of seasoned local and national clinical research professionals with over 20 years of experience in the field, and they will tie book learning to the reality of performing clinical research in the real world!

Catherine Posey-Sariñan

CCRC / Independent Consultant

Laura Herrera

DNP, CPI / Western Sky Medical Research

Sergio Guerrero, MD

Study Manager / ICON

Yvonne (Anna) Rodriguez

CEO, Owner / Egality Sciences, Inc.

Allen Savedra, CRA II

CEO, Owner / AJS Services in Clinical Research, LLC

Wenoah Veikley, RN, BsN

CEO, Owner / AXCES Research & Health

Phil Reed Boyce, JD

CEO, Owner / Boyce Biosciences

Daniel Deleon

CRC / TTUHSC-EP

Brenda Castillo

Director TTUHSC-EP

Ryan Casey, MD,FP, PI

Independent Consultant

Jesse Young, Ph.D., PI,

Medical Director TriCore Reference Laboratories & Research Institute

Sandra Smith

VP Strategic Alliances WCG-Clinical

How to Advance in Clinical Research?

You can obtain additional certifications in clinical research to further your knowledge of clinical research. Several professional associations offer training, resources, and networking opportunities to serve the needs of research professionals at multiple stages of their career:

Once you gain sufficient experience as a CRC, you can advance to many different clinical research roles. One such role is the role of a Site Manager. Site Managers oversee all aspects of clinical trials for their location and may even manage other trial sites, with the CRCs for all sites reporting to them. The ACRP provides a Clinical Research Career Lattice for additional information about professional advancement opportunities. Finally, those with a BA or higher are likely to advance more quickly.

The ACRP, in collaboration with the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency, has developed a series of domains and guidelines that provide a framework for the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for a successful CRC. Clinical trial sites should familiarize themselves with these domains and guidelines to promote the quality and standardization of the profession and to ensure research professionals receive the training that has been vetted by industry professionals. CRCs can also use the ACRP’s Core Competency Guidelines for self-assessment, competence gap analysis, and creating personalized professional development plans.

Upon completion of the CRC Training course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. After that, and after a few years of practical experience as a CRC, you will become eligible to take an exam and become a certified CRC. One’s level of education can reduce the amount of experience and/or requirements needed to be eligible to take the CRC certification exam. Professional certification is available through The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) and The Association for Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).