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3 Clinical Research Training Courses – SAVE 54%

Experience the full power of the VIARES Clinical Research training courses. Get upskilled on the most important competencies to start your clinical research career.

why should I become a clinical research professional?

There are several potential reasons why you might consider becoming a clinical research professional, including:

  • Contributing to medical advances: By working in clinical research, you have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new treatments and therapies that can improve people’s lives.
  • Job growth and stability: Clinical research is a growing field with many job opportunities, and the demand for skilled professionals is likely to continue to increase in the future.
  • Competitive salaries: Many jobs in clinical research offer competitive salaries, and with experience and advanced education or certifications, you may be able to earn even more.
  • Career variety: Clinical research involves many different types of roles and responsibilities, which can provide you with the opportunity to explore different areas of interest and develop a diverse set of skills.
  • Intellectual challenge: Clinical research involves a significant amount of critical thinking, problem solving, and attention to detail, which can be intellectually stimulating and rewarding.
 
 

Overall, becoming a clinical research professional can be a fulfilling and rewarding career path for those who are interested in contributing to medical research and improving patient outcomes.

IS THIS THE BEST OPTION FOR ME?

To become a clinical research professional, there are several educational and experiential backgrounds that can be helpful, including:

  • Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or medicine can be helpful. Some employers may also prefer candidates with a degree in a related field, such as statistics or public health.
  • Clinical experience: Many clinical research positions require prior clinical experience, such as working as a nurse, medical assistant, or physician. This experience can provide valuable insight into the patient experience and medical care delivery.
  • Research experience: Experience working on research projects, such as in a lab or academic setting, can be helpful in demonstrating an understanding of the research process.
  • Regulatory experience: Experience working with regulatory bodies such as the FDA can be valuable for clinical research professionals working in areas such as clinical trial management or regulatory affairs.
  • Computer skills: Clinical research professionals should be comfortable using computers and various software programs, including electronic data capture (EDC) systems and statistical analysis software.
 
 

Overall, a combination of education and experience can be helpful for those seeking a career in clinical research. It’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and regulations, and to continually seek out opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in this rapidly-evolving field.

If you are not sure if this is the right training for you, we are happy to help you make the right decision. Email us at academy@viares.com and we will contact you.

WHY GET A CERTIFICATION?

Obtaining a Clinical Research certification can provide several potential benefits, including:

  • Professional recognition: A Clinical Research certification demonstrates to employers and colleagues that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in your role as a clinical research professional.
  • Competitive edge: In a competitive job market, having a Clinical Research certification can set you apart from other candidates and increase your chances of being hired or promoted.
  • Career advancement: With a Clinical Research certification, you may be eligible for higher-paying and more advanced roles in the field.
  • Increased knowledge and skills: Pursuing a Clinical Research certification can help you gain a deeper understanding of clinical research methods, regulations, and ethical considerations, which can help you perform your job more effectively.

 

Overall, obtaining a Clinical Research certification can be a worthwhile investment for those who are committed to their career in clinical research and interested in advancing their knowledge and skills.

Description

A Flexible Online Setup

Our setup enables you to complete this program either next to a full-time job or in a focused effort. 100% of the program is online and most of the training courses can be completed at any time.

Get Certified & Job Ready

On successful completion of this program, you will be certified and will have acquired knowledge, skills and competencies to boost your clinical research career.

The training includes access to all academy services, and an industry recognized professional certification.

You can start the training right away and complete it within the given timelines at your own pace. This training contains over 400 hours of online material and you can complete it at your own pace.

You do not need to wait for a kick-off date, you can start your training anytime  – as early as today if you wish.

Requirements:

This program will be of benefit to anyone with a life science degree.

If you are not sure if this is the right training for you, we are happy to help you make the right decision. Email us at academy@viares.com and we will contact you.

Certificates:

  • VIARES, GCP
 

Life-time payment plan includes:

  • all benefits from the monthly payment plan with only one payment
  • PLUS – unlimited life-time access to your training course
  • PLUS – free download of your training course handouts for offline learning
 

Monthly payment plan includes:

  • registration fee
  • all online-training course material
  • online access to our learning management system
  • mini-exams during the training to test your knowledge
  • VIARES exam – 2 attempts included
  • personalized certificate upon completion
  • join career events at no cost
  • free access to our weekly updated global job list
  • apply to exclusive job offers
  • get your personal career coaching
  • any time free cancellation of monthly payment

WE TRAIN AND CERTIFY YOU

The VIARES Clinical Research Starter Package consists of 3 training courses. Successfully complete the courses to obtain three certificates.

CLINICAL RESEARCH FUNDAMENTALS

  • Investigator Oversight
  • ICH GCP E6(R2)
  • Background of medicines development
  • Research and discovery stage & product development
  • Clinical development
  • Regulatory submission, Health Technology Assessment, lifecycle management
  • ICH GCP and other applicable regulations
  • Applicable international and national regulations
  • ICH GCP E6 (R2)
  • FDA Regulation
  • Quality Assurance: Audits and Inspections
  • The Study Protocol
    • Elements of a Study Protocol according to ICH GCP
    • Trial Design
    • Methodologies
  • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Ethics Committees
    • Sponsor / Monitor
    • Investigator
    • Competent Authority

After successful completion of all modules, you will be graduating the VIARES program and obtain your certificate.

CLINICAL TRIALS ASSISTANT

  • Background of medicines development
  • Research and discovery stage & product development
  • Clinical development
  • Regulatory submission, Health Technology Assessment, lifecycle management
  • ICH GCP and other applicable regulations
  • Applicable international and national regulations
  • ICH GCP E6 (R2)
  • FDA Regulation
  • Quality Assurance: Audits and Inspections
  • The Study Protocol
    • Elements of a Study Protocol according to ICH GCP
    • Trial Design
    • Methodologies
  • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Ethics Committees
    • Sponsor / Monitor
    • Investigator
    • Competent Authority
  • The CTA as member of the clinical study team
  • Typical activities of the CTA related to:
    • Managing Essential Documents
    • Handling Investigational Medicinal Product
    • Supporting Data Management
    • Interaction with Ethics Committees and Regulatory Bodies

The VIARES Certification is an online exam covering 50+ questions from the VIARES training course. You need to complete the exam within 60 minutes and achieve at least 80% of all points to be graded positive. You have two attempts, of which the attempt with the higher score is applied for your certification.

After successful completion of the exam, you will be graduating the VIARES program and obtain your certificate.

CLINICAL STUDY COORDINATOR I

  • Historical events that shaped today’s research platform.
    • Nuremberg Code (1947)
    • Declaration of Helsinki (1964)
    • Belmont Report Principles (1979)
    • National Research Act (1974)
    • International Standard Organization 14155
  • A global response to unethical research
  • International Council of Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH/GCP)
  • 14 principles of GCP
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Clinical Research Process
  • Study Designs in Clinical Trials
    • Randomization
    • Non-Randomization
  • Phases of clinical research
    • Pre-Clinical
    • Phases I-IV
  • Understand Clinical Research organizational char
    • Clinical Site Organizations
    • Site Management Organizations
    • Vendors
    • Sites
    • Pharmaceuticals/Biopharma
    • Institutional Review Board/IEC
  • Investigators
  • Supplemental research staff
  • Documentation requirements for assigned task
  • CRCs responsibility for managing site staff training and delegation log
  • Delegation Log
  • Clinical Research Protocol
  • Informed Consent Form (ICF)
  • Source Documents
  • Medical Records
  • Standard of Operations
  • Adverse Events
  • Serious Adverse Events
  • Concomitant Medication (ConMed)
  • Medical History-out
  • Monitor Role
  • Visits
    • Selection
    • Initiation
    • Interim
    • Close Out
    • Booster
  • Communication
  • Query Resolution
  • Identifying and resolving site issues

The VIARES Certification is an online exam covering 100 questions from the VIARES training course. You need to complete the exam within 90 minutes and achieve at least 80% of all points to be graded positive. You have two attempts, of which the attempt with the higher score is applied for your certification.

After successful completion of the exam, you will be graduating the VIARES program and obtain your certificate.

Hear from our graduates

Joseph

Joseph

VIARES has revolutionized trainings for Clinical Research Associates. Besides being standardized with industry focused content, the training is well structured and very detailed. The delivery and assessment of content is superb. Coming from Africa

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and a top class training I received at the Academy, I have what it takes to support both operations in the Pharma industry as well as CROs.

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Goldy

Goldy

I have successfully completed the VIARES Clinical Research Talent Program, allowing me to expand my clinical research skills. The program has informative micro-courses and webinars which are organized. This program provided me with deep

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insights into clinical research. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the field of Clinical Research.

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ERIC KLAVER

Trained in 6 continents

Eric brings with him 20 years of experience training and meeting management and has worked in clinical research for almost 25 years. The global reach of this experience (Eric has trained in six continents) makes him the partner of choice to work with. Eric combines soft skills with personal responsibility in every training.

GAVIN CHAIT

Data Scientist at Whythawk

Gavin Chait is a Data Scientist at Whythawk, which specializes in integrated open data consulting, and training for open knowledge, freedom of information, and economic development projects. He spent more than a decade in economic and development initiatives in South Africa. He was a commercial director at the Open Knowledge Foundation, and led the implementation of numerous open data projects around the world. Gavin has twenty years of experience in teaching at all academic levels, and is a passionate advocate for knowledge development through open access to data and freedom of information.

KAMILA NOVAK

certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015

Kamila Novak, MSc, has been involved in clinical research since 1995, having worked in various positions in pharma and CROs. Since 2010, she has been working as an independent consultant in medical writing, auditing, training, project and risk management. She delivered dozens of courses in areas related to clinical research and project management. In August 2019, Kamila became a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015. Kamila is a Core Team Member in the DIA GCP & QA, Clinical Research, and Project Management Communities.

PATRICIA HOLLIS

in the industry for 21 years

Patricia has been in the clinical research industry for 21 years. She began her career as a clinical research coordinator at the Medical College of Virginia where she coordinated pharmaceutical and PI initiated trials. She has been a Clinical Research Associate for 16 years and has had the opportunity to serve as a Lead CRA, Clinical Trial Manager, Auditor, Mentor, and Clinical Research Instructor. She has worked in all phases of research and is experienced in numerous therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Endocrinology, CNS, Immunology, Cardiology, Nephrology and Device. Currently, she is a contract CRA through her company, The Hollis Group, LLC, which she owns with her husband and serves as a consultant at local research sites. Patricia completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Virginia Commonwealth University, MBA at Texas Woman’s University and has had specialized oncology training from the Oncology of Nursing Society.

BARTEK JAROSZ

18 Years experience

Bartek has 18 years experience in clinical research business, mostly spent at largest global Contract Research Organizations. At Quintiles he was responsible for pioneer development of clinical start-up and regional contract departments. He served as executive member of clinical start-up leadership team at INC Research, acting as global head of site contract division. His most recent experience includes support for pharmaceutical organizations in various project specific roles. Bartek enables biopharma to get their sites up and running faster. He is author of several training programs about site contract related matters and successfully delivered to hundreds of individuals worldwide.

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