Question 1

Do I receive hands-on training?

Accepted Answer

Hands-on practical training is only available as part of the Clinical Research Coordinator-3 package. While, a core component of the program is in-person training at clinical research sites, where students observe and participate in real study activities under supervision - this will not be available for students who only select and pay for the self-paced online modules or the Clinical Research Coordinator - Level 2 modules.

Question 2

What makes this program different from other clinical research training programs?

Accepted Answer

This program goes beyond online lectures by combining structured coursework with hands-on experience in active clinical research settings. Students train alongside experienced coordinators and principal investigators, gaining real-world exposure that most programs do not offer.

Question 3

What is included in the Clinical Research Coordinator Basic Training Course

Accepted Answer

This is a 4-week online, self-paced clinical research coordinator training program that focuses on the fundamentals of performing clinical research. Topics that will be reviewed include, but are not limited to, the rationale of performing clinical trials, ethical dilemmas that can arise, GCP guidelines, and subject safety.

Question 4

Where does the Clinical Research Coordinator 2 and 3 training take place?

Accepted Answer

The clinical research immersion will take place at a clinical research site in the Chicagoland area based on where we can provide the best experience for each individual candidate.

Question 5

What is included in the Clinical Research Coordinator 2 course?

Accepted Answer

The program includes self-paced online modules released weekly over 4 weeks. In addition, student who select the Clinical Research Coordinator-2 training will then be contacted to schedule a 4-week in-person observership. This component involves shadowing clinical research coordinators and working through instructor led modules. These modules include basics of clinical research including, but not limited to, completing a delegation of authority form, source documents, and documenting adverse events.  This allows students to build foundational knowledge and then learn how to apply it.

Question 6

What if I want to upgrade to a Clinical Research Coordinator Level 2 or Level 3 course?

Accepted Answer

Simple, just Log into your accunt, click upgrade, and continue through the checkout process. As soon as your order is processed, your account will automatically be upgraded, and you will be contacted regarding scheduling our in-person shadowing or clinical experience.

Question 7

What is the difference between the Clinical Research Coordinator Level 2 and Level 3 course?

Accepted Answer

The clinical research coordinator level 2 course is available to all students and includes a 4 week online, self-paced clinical research coordinator training in the fundamentals of performing clinical research. In addition it includes a 4 week shadowing program at one of our affiliate clinical research sites.  The Clinical Research Coordinator Level 3 training includes hand on exposure to active clinical trials (3, 6 or 9 months). At the same time our principal investigators can provide mentorship and career advice including CV review, mock interviews, and more advanced job readiness skills. Candidates for the Clinical Research Coordinator Level-3 course are selected based on a merit based application process. The cohort is limited to 12 students in order to maintain the high level training and invidualized attention for each candidate.

Question 8

Can I purchase the Clinical Research Coordinator Level 2 or Level  3 training program seperately?

Accepted Answer

Since the Clinical Research Coordinator programs are designed to complement one another, we do not offer either seperately.

Question 9

Are there limits on how many times I can view the content?

Accepted Answer

Usage limits, including time-limited access are in place to stop abuse of the system (sharing logins, etc). However, if you ever find this to be a hinderence in your academic journey, please send us a support message. After a review of your account we can reset your usage.

Question 10

Will I be alongside other students in the shadowing or Hands-on component of the training?

Accepted Answer

While we have several clinical research sites that are accepting Clinical Research Academy students, based on availability there may be more than one student completing their rotation at any given site.

Question 11

When does the Observership (Shadowing) or the Hands-on component start?

Accepted Answer

The in-person portion of the training program starts within 1-3 weeks of a student completing the Clinical Research Coordinator - Basic course, depending on clinical research site availability.

Question 12

Refund Policy

Accepted Answer

Ensuring customer satisfaction is a priority, which is why we offer a No Obligation, Free Account.

Online Program Refund Policy
Students may request a refund within 7 calendar days of purchase provided that less than 10% of the course content has been accessed. After 7 days, or after more than 10% of course content has been accessed, tuition is non-refundable.

Onsite Observership Refund Policy
Students may cancel their onsite observership and receive a refund of the onsite training portion if cancellation occurs at least 30 days before the scheduled observership start date.
Cancellations within 30 days of the scheduled observership are non-refundable but may be rescheduled one time within 12 months, subject to availability.

Onsite Hands-On Practicum Refund Policy
Students may cancel their onsite practicum and receive a refund of the onsite training portion if cancellation occurs at least 30 days before the scheduled practicum start date.
Cancellations within 30 days of the scheduled practicum date are non-refundable but may be rescheduled one time within 12 months, subject to availability.

Question 13

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