The CCRP is a voluntary credential from SOCRA that shows you have the knowledge and experience to work in clinical research. It is not required to work in Canada, but many employers value it.
Official website ↗The Certified Clinical Research Professional credential is issued by SOCRA, an international association for people who work in clinical research. It is recognized around the world and can be earned and used by professionals in Canada.
Clinical research professionals help run studies that test new medicines, devices and treatments. The CCRP shows that you understand good clinical practice, ethics, patient safety and the day-to-day work of running a study. It can help you stand out when you apply for jobs or seek a promotion.
No law in Canada requires you to hold this credential. Employers such as hospitals, research institutes, universities and pharmaceutical companies may prefer it or ask for it in job postings. It is often useful for clinical research coordinators, clinical trial managers, clinical operations managers and clinical research scientists.
The CCRP exam is a written, multiple-choice test. It covers the main areas of clinical research, such as ethics, good clinical practice, study management and safety reporting. You will need to show you can apply these ideas to real situations in a research setting.
The CCRP must be renewed on a regular schedule. To keep it current, you need to show that you are still working in clinical research and that you have kept learning through approved education. A renewal fee also applies. Check with SOCRA for the current rules.