Contact
Sharleen Traynor
Director/Instructor
Tech (Building 9), room 230A
919-536-7200, ext. 8121
traynors@durhamtech.edu
Admissions Questions
Theodore Johnson
Admissions Counselor
919-536-7200, ext. 1119
theodore.johnson@durhamtech.edu
Plan of Study
(Courses by Semester)Clinical Trials Research Associate
Long Term
Course work includes in-depth study of drug development, Federal regulations, and clinical research processes. Supervised fieldwork provides skill application in subject recruitment, regulatory compliance, accountability for drugs/devices, and documentation of subject involvement in clinical research studies.
Graduates may be eligible to sit for national certification examinations. Research employment opportunities may include medical centers, hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, clinics, research facilities, biotechnology or device companies, and physicians' offices.
Students from Durham Tech and Wake Tech can take advantage of shared resources and opportunities offered by a new collaboration called RTP Bio.
How to Apply
Program applications are accepted until July 15 for a fall start or December 15 for a spring start.
- Before you Apply
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Learn more about clinical trials research (video).
Attend an information session (recommended). They are listed in the Upcoming Events section below. Not sure about which CTRA program to choose? View the CTRA program decision chart.
View the Admissions Checklist and the Essential Skills form.
- Apply to the College
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New students who are not currently enrolled at Durham Tech should apply to the College using the Health Tech Students then Steps to Apply.
- Apply to the CTRA Associate Degree Program
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Once prerequisites are completed, apply to the CTRA program using the program application form. Submit program applications electronically to Admissions, Registration, and Records (not Health and Wellness). Drop off locations are also listed on the Electronic Document Submission webpage.
