Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Research Associates are members of a team working in the health
field of medical research and development. They arrange the research study
site; recruit, screen and enroll clinical study participants; arrange
follow-up visits; maintain and dispense study drugs and other supplies;
and complete and ensure the accuracy of case report forms and regulatory
documents.
Work Environment:
Most Clinical Research Associates work in hospitals, physicians’
offices, biomedical research organizations and institutions, specialty
disease centers, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Clinical
research encompasses many different healthcare settings and specialties.
Job Outlook:
The emerging industry of clinical research has significantly increased
the demand for Clinical Research Associates. Arizona
is a growing locality for clinical research--especially in the areas
of genomics, biomedical technologies, medical device development, and
several major disease categories.
Licensure/Certification:
The CRA Program is taught in accordance with standards of the ACRP (Association
for Clinical Research Professionals) and SoCRA (Society of Clinical
Research Associates).
Salary:
Salaries for CRA’s depend upon the individual's previous educational
background, years of experience in healthcare and/or research environments,
and healthcare licensure (RN, LPN, MOA, RT, etc).
Average salary range is $35,000 - $59,000. (http://swz.salary.com)
Program Offerings:
GWCC offers a CRA certificate program: The Certiificate of Completion program is 16-credit, 4 course program achievable within a 12-month period if two classes are taken each semester. CRA courses are offered mostly online.
This program cannot guarantee a CRA position upon program completion, but does provide students with potential employment sources, directories, and local job postings. The CRA program is actively networked with the local Phoenix Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals, The Arizona Bioindustry Association and the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap throught the Flinn Foundation.
For more information visit http://www.gatewaycc.edu/Programs/ClinicalResearchCoordinating/
or contact the Program Director at 602-286-8488 or Program Advisor at
602-286-8600.
Block Transfer for Health Professions:
CRC courses are transferrable to ASU and NAU. Contact an advisor for further information.
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