The Research Triangle region is a global hub for clinical research activities. Become part of this vibrant industry by preparing to work as a clinical research monitor or clinical trials associate. The program covers the fundamentals of monitoring clinical trials, including the regulatory requirements for monitoring, how to conduct site visits and how to report findings to sponsors.

Program outline

• CTR-3110A3 Healthcare Clinical Research Specialist (108 hours)
• CTR-3110B3 Monitoring Clinical Trials

The program is online, and all hours will be completed via Moodle, where assignments and learning materials will be available for students to complete from their computer at their own pace. There are no scheduled meeting times for classes.

Students should be proficient in keyboarding, have a basic understanding of a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word recommended) and have a command of English grammar and punctuation. A science background is recommended, but not required.

The Monitoring Clinical Trials course is designed for individuals who have been working in the clinical research industry or have taken the Healthcare Clinical Research Specialist course and would like to further their knowledge and career path in the industry.

The Certified Clinical Research Professional exam, offered through the Society of Clinical Research Associates, is available for individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Have two years of experience as a full-time clinical research professional (or have 3,500 hours part-time) during the last five years
• Hold a degree in clinical research from an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree program and have completed a minimum of one year of full-time experience (or 1,750 hours part-time) as a clinical research professional during the past two years
• Hold an undergraduate or graduate certificate in clinical research with a curriculum of no less than 12 semester (credit) hours or totaling a minimum of 144 credit hours from an academic institution of higher learning (community college, college or university), hold an associate or bachelor's degree in a science, health science, pharmacy or related field and have completed a minimum of one year of full-time experience (or 1750 hours part-time) as a clinical research professional during the past two years