Contact
Rebecca McClain
Director/Instructor
Tech (Building 9), room 230A
919-536-7200, ext. 8096
mcclainr@durhamtech.edu
Admissions Questions
Theodore Johnson
Admissions Counselor
919-536-7200, ext. 1119
theodore.johnson@durhamtech.edu
Plan of Study
(Courses by Semester)Medical Product Safety and Pharmacovigilance - Certificate
Short Term
Course work includes in-depth study of federal regulations, components of a safety monitoring program, and procedures for reporting safety data. Supervised fieldwork focuses on reviewing adverse reports, writing safety case narratives, and creating safety reports in accordance with U.S. and international regulations.
Graduates of this program may be eligible to sit for national certification examinations. Employment opportunities may include medical centers,hospitals, pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology companies, and contract research organizations.
Students are eligible to enroll in the certificate program if they have completed a baccalaureate or graduate degree in biological science, chemistry, or an allied health area, or have completed one year of employment in the clinical research field within the last five years.
How to Apply
Program applications are accepted until July 10.
- Before you Apply
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View the Admissions Checklist. Attend an information session (recommended). The are listed in the Upcoming Events section below.
- 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 Program
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Complete the Medical Product Safety and Pharmacovigilance Certificate program application.
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.
Estimated Tuition & Fees
Location
Credit Hours
First-Semester Courses
| Course Number | Title | Credit Hours |
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| MSP-110 | Introduction to Medical Product Safety | 3 |
