The Clinical Research Certificate program is an online program that responds to the needs of the rapidly expanding field of Clinical Research, creating exciting opportunities for trained professionals.

Clinical Research professionals contribute to research studies that in turn have a major impact on healthcare, such as developing new medications, and testing new treatment devices and methods. Significant advancements in these areas and expanding regulatory requirements have increased the demand for trained clinical research professionals.

Clinical research professionals work in a broad range of research settings, including:

• Academic health centres
• Government agencies and departments
• Contract research organizations
• Physician practices
• Private companies, such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms

This program is offered online. Learners study on their own time, and complete the program in approximately twenty-four months depending on schedule. Maximum time to complete the program would be one course per year – six (6) required courses, six (6) years maximum to complete the certificate.

Note: If you are currently working in Clinical Research you may be eligible for a Prior Learning Assessment, for the course Principles of Clinical Research I- CRCR130. Please contact ce@michener.ca for more information.

Upon completion of this course, learners will acquire the technical expertise, knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to become a valuable member of a clinical research team:

• Ethical theory and ethical issues related to clinical research
• Phases and elements of clinical trials
• Good clinical practices
• Health Canada, ICH and Food and Drug Administration regulations and guidelines
• Challenges in the conduct of clinical trials
• Monitoring clinical trials
• Quality and Compliance practices, guidelines and regulations in clinical research

Graduates of this program would seek entry level employment in the hospital or the private health sector. These employment settings may provide the opportunity to advance to more senior roles with additional education and/or experience.

Graduates of this program who meet the minimum requirements may be eligible to write certification examinations through either ACRP or SoCRA.