SoCRA Presentation
SoCRA Presentation
SoCRA Presentation
Overview
Background and Growth Mission Certification Getting Involved
Background
Founded and Incorporated in 1991 First annual conference in 1992 CCRP certifications began in 1995 Quality Education, Peer Recognition, Professional Certification
Current Membership
11,350 members (as of December 31, 2008)
>6,687 are CCRP certified
Mission Statement
The express aim of SoCRA is to provide training and continuing education for clinical research professionals and to establish and maintain an international certification program for clinical research professionals.
MissionMission-Specific Actions
Establishing educational programming and provide continuing education Establishing an internationally recognized certification program, and Fostering the professional development and peer recognition of Clinical Research Professionals
SoCRA Membership
Open to any clinical research professional Do not have to be certified (or obtain certification) to be a member Local chapter membership included automatically
Virginia Membership
159 members, 76 certified CCRPs
7 VCU members certified CCRPs
Minimum Experience
Two years of full time employment in clinical research during last five years, OR Degree in Clinical Research, with 1 year of full time experience during the last two years, OR 12 or more semester hours in a clinical research curriculum with a degree in a related field and one year of experience during the past two years.
See exam application for details on degrees and information on qualification with part-time hours. part-
Exam Expense
SoCRA Membership is $75 per year Certification exam is $195 (member rate) Recertification is $100 (every three years)
SCT (Society for Clinical Trials)
$110 annual membership; no certification available
Benefits of Certification
Raises are department specific and usually multi-factorial multiInternationally recognized Commitment to the field of research Proof of knowledge and familiarity with regulations
Salary Survey
CCRP not directly correlated with higher salary
only applies to newly certified CCRPs with three years or more of certification make above average salaries
Get Involved
Step One: JOIN! The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Sally Berger
Get Involved!
Attend an Annual Conference
September 2009: Nashville, TN Gaylord Opryland Hotel Future Dates:
September 2010: Dallas, TX September 2011: San Francisco, CA September 2012: Las Vegas (not finalized)
Get Involved
Attend Educational Courses
FDA Clinical Trial Requirements Clinical Site Management Device Research Workshop Clinical Science Course SOP Development and Implementation Monitoring Workshop
Get Involved
Attend local chapter meetings
Meet in conjunction with department meetings Sponsor SoCRA programming and certification tests Hold mini conferences for locals
Get Involved
Take the CCRP Exam Speak at local and/or national meetings Volunteer for committees or Board membership
Always ChangingW
Research is a field of constant change
Regulations Clinical Care Technology
Education and involvement are essential for career movement and field advancement
Finishing Quote
If you want to accomplish anything in life, you can't just sit back and hope it will happen. You've got to make it happen.
Chuck Norris