Program Overview
Clinical Trials Research Associate
*This program is financial aid eligible.
The Clinical Trials Research Associate curriculum prepares individuals to assist physicians and clinical researchers in the initiation, administration, coordination, and management of clinical research studies for the development of new drugs, clinical products, and treatment regimens.
Course work includes in-depth study of drug development, Federal regulations, and clinical research processes. Supervised fieldwork provides skill application in subject recruitment, regulatory compliance, accountability for drugs/devices, and documentation of subject involvement in clinical research studies.
Graduates may be eligible to sit for national certification examinations. Research employment opportunities may include medical centers, hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, clinics, research facilities, biotechnology or device companies, and physicians' offices.
Course work includes in-depth study of drug development, Federal regulations, and clinical research processes. Supervised fieldwork provides skill application in subject recruitment, regulatory compliance, accountability for drugs/devices, and documentation of subject involvement in clinical research studies.
Graduates may be eligible to sit for national certification examinations. Research employment opportunities may include medical centers, hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, clinics, research facilities, biotechnology or device companies, and physicians' offices.
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Next Application Deadline is
Dec 06
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5396.00
Degree Type
Associate
Location
Main Campus, Online
Minimum Credit Hours
71
Program Stats
Average Salary
$58,332
Average Class Size
16
Estimated Completion Time
20-21 months
Upcoming Program Events
Current and Upcoming Course Offerings
| Course Number | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| BIO-168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO-271 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| CTR-110 | Introduction to Clinical Research | 3 |
| CTR-112 | Clinical Research Terminology | 3 |
| CTR-115 | Clinical Research Regulations | 3 |
| CTR-130 | Clinical Research Management | 4 |
| CTR-150 | Research Fieldwork I | 5 |
| CTR-220 | Research Site Management | 4 |
| CTR-250 | Research Fieldwork II | 8 |
| CTR-281 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHM-120 | Pharmacology I | 3 |