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Plan of Study
(Courses by Semester)Clinical Trials Research Associate - Core Competencies
Short 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.
How to Apply
Program applications are accepted until June 1 for a Fall start or December 1 for a Spring start.
- Before you Apply
Learn more about what is 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 Essential Skills form.
- Apply to the College
New students who are not currently enrolled at Durham Tech should apply to the College using the Health and Wellness Enrollment Steps.
- Apply to the CTRA Core Competencies Certificate Program
Prerequisites must be completed before applying to the program. Apply to the CTRA program during the application period using the online Health and Wellness Admissions Application.
