About the Clinical Trials Administration Program
The UCSD Extension Specialized Certificate in Clinical Trials Administration is modeled on the top-rated UCSD Extension Professional Certificate in Clinical Trials Design and Management, the premier 200+ hour series of courses.
The Intensive program consists of more than 100 hours of instruction through two sections, combining classroom instruction as a cohort and distance learning courses to be completed at your place of residence.
Developed in partnership with leaders in the biotechnology/biomedical research industry, the program’s highly accelerated format offers immediately applicable knowledge of the clinical trials process.
Audience:
- managers-in-training and others who want to refine or update skills
- research associates and coordinators
- biomedical and research scientists
- nurses and allied health professionals
- statisticians and database administrators
- international clinical trials professionals
- individuals with degrees in science, psychology, or related areas whom are entering the field
Certificate Benefits
- Offers a foundation in professional principles upon which clinical trials are based
- Provides opportunity to develop, practice, and apply skills most beneficial on-the-job
- Builds skills to assume more responsible roles within the industry
- Offers an opportunity to demonstrate working industry knowledge
- Provides networking opportunities with instructors and peers
Target Audience
The curriculum is intended for
- managers in training and others who want to refine or update skills
- research associates and coordinators
- biomedical and research scientists
- nurses and allied health professionals
- statisticians and database administrators
- international clinical trials professionals
- individuals with degrees in science, psychology or related areas who are entering the field
- anyone interested in the dynamic clinical trials field.
Clinical Trials Administration
Required Courses
(FPM 40272 FOLLOWS FPM 40273)
Demand and Job Prospects
Certificate graduates fulfill educational minimums for different entry level positions (Clinical Trial Assistant, Clinical Research Coordinator, Data Entry Associate) in pharmaceutical and medical device companies (sponsors), Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), or clinical sites such as large hospitals and clinics.
U.S. Department of Labor projections show that these types of occupations are forecast to grow “much faster than average” through 2024. Depending on individual’s experience and highest level of education completed salaries can range between $16-33 per hour.
Conditions for Admission
Please see the application for specific admission requirements for this program. Although a college degree or professional experience in the field are not required, applicants with such experience may receive preference for admission when program capacity is limited.
Certificate Guidelines
Part 1: Clinical Trials Administration Intensive, FPM 40273, offered Spring and Fall quarters. This is followed by:
Part 2: Follow-On Program, FPM 40272; package includes 3 online classes and the Capstone workshop (also available via distance learning for students residing out of region) for one fee. Must Take FPM 40273 before FPM 40272.
Special Notes
Continuing Education hours awarded: 40 hours for the Clinical Trials Administration Intensive; an additional 70 hours for the "package" of three online courses and the Follow-On Workshop. Applicable to ACRP and SoCRA education hours requirements.
Military spouses are eligible to use My CAA $4000 scholarship. Apply at MyCAA.
Advisory Board
Jan Agee, BS, CCRA
Barbra LaPlante, MA
Jenny Paredes, BA, MA, PhD
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