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Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Foundations Training Program - UC Davis Health Employee Applicants
About the Program
Led by a UC Davis senior clinical research professional, this training program is based on the widely recognized core competencies for clinical research coordinators (CRCs), and provides a baseline knowledge for students to enter the profession. Clinical research coordinators are an integral part of the research process engaging in all aspects of clinical trials study management from start-up to close out. By providing students with interactive materials, developed by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), shadowing opportunities and discussions led by subject matter experts, the program aims to instill foundational skills and abilities required of the entry level clinical research coordinator.
In this course, students are introduced to the core competencies according to the International Conference on Harmonization Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP). Students will learn how to conduct a clinical research trial in compliance with the protocol and ICH GCPs, investigational product maintenance, proper implementation and documentation of informed consent, recruitment, education, and retention of research subjects, provide the IRB/IEC with relevant documents throughout the trial, maintain adequate and accurate source documents, prepare for auditing and monitoring visits, and much more.
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- Non-CRC applicants are required to complete a cross-training agreement
- A recharge to department upon course completion (scholarships are available)
- At or above satisfactory performance in most recent performance evaluation
- Brief interview with selection committee upon receipt of application
- Completed COVID-19 vaccination
- Completed application
- Explain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be a competent clinical research coordinator
- Describe the different study designs and aspects of protocols
- Describe the general roles and responsibilities of the study personnel
- Describe the required essential documents and documentation best practices for a clinical trial
- Describe the subject recruitment and retention process
- Describe investigational product (IP) management process
- Describe study communication best practices
- Describe the feasibility, site qualification, and site selection process
- Describe a regulatory and ethical informed consent process
- Describe the elements and purpose of good clinical practice (GCPs)
- Describe the monitoring process and the CRC’s role in supporting monitoring
- Define the types of adverse events (AEs) and processes for capturing, assessing, and reporting AEs
Frequently Asked Questions
The program is delivered over 16 weeks, two times a year (Fall and Spring). Lecture, activities, and field trips are scheduled on Tuesdays.
We do not offer college or university credit for this course.
The program can be completed in 16 weeks.
For UC Davis Health applicants, a $400 recharge will be applied to the student’s department account upon the student’s successful completion of the course. In the event that the student’s department is unable or unwilling to pay, an option to apply for a scholarship is available. No personal checks or cash will be accepted.
Yes, all students are required to come to class on Tuesdays. Class takes place on the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento, California.
The program is led by a UC Davis Health senior clinical research professional and features several experienced clinical research professionals as field trip guests.
For more information, please reach out to the Education Program Manager, Olga Kishchenko.
Phone: 916-813-1214
Email: okishchenko@ucdavis.edu