Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Research Coordinators 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 Coordinators 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 Certified Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs). 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 CRC Program is taught in accordance with standards of the ACRP (Association
for Clinical Research Professionals) and SoCRA (Society of Clinical
Research Associate) to prepare individuals to become eligible to take
the nationally and internationally recognized CRC certification exams.
Salary:
Salaries for CRC’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 two CRC programs: 1. The Certiificate of Completion program is 16-credit, 4 course program achievable within a 12-month period if two classes are taken each semester. CRC courses are offered mostly online with no classroom or hybrid delivery format with evening classes that meet once a week for a full semester with additional course content provided online, and 2. The Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Research Coordinating degree track which includes the 4 Certificate courses and additional specialized clinical research courses and internships and requires 70-73 credits to complete.
This program cannot guarantee a CRC position upon program completion, but does provide students with potential employment sources, directories, and local job postings. The CRC 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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