Clinical Trials Coordination Certificate

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Program Description

The Clinical Trials Coordination certificate is based on the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency (JTF) domains. The required courses provide a solid foundation in clinical research. This certificate helps prepare the student for national certification through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). This widely-inclusive graduate certificate is appropriate for post-baccalaureate and post-master’s students in any academic field; e.g. business, education, engineering, liberal arts, mathematics, medicine, nursing, psychology, and sociology, among others. The majority of the certificate is offered online.

Admission Requirements

Students must meet Wright State University Graduate School admission requirements and complete the online application.

Program Learning Outcomes

By completing this track students will demonstrate effective:

• Scientific concepts and research design
• Ethical and participant safety considerations
• Investigational products development and regulation
• Clinical study operations (“Good Clinical Practice”)
• Study and site management
• Data management and informatics
• Leadership and professionalism
• Communication and teamwork

Drawn from the JTF Competencies.

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Clinical Trials Coordination Certificate

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Program Requirements:

REQUIRED COURSES:

• PTX 8010 - Clinical Research: Roles and Responsibilities Credit Hour(s): 3
• PTX 8140 - Human Studies Research Credit Hour(s): 3

Complete one of the following courses:

• PTX 6003 - Introduction to Pharmacology Credit Hour(s): 3
• PTX 9200 - Pharmacology Clinical Research Credit Hour(s): 1 to 8

Total: 9 Hours