Clinical Research Training {CRT-B} Foundation Program

Well-trained clinical research associates (CRAs) play a crucial part in the success of any clinical trial, which is why JCRC invests in a comprehensive, rigorous but well-paced training program for CRAs. In the CRT-B program, CRAs are equipped with a hands-on training curriculum covering their day-day job functions in all facets of clinical research. During the modules, CRAs will be offered a detailed and thorough training curriculum that includes FDA/EU regulations, ICH/GCP, review of standard operating procedures (SOPs), industry best practices, and therapeutic area reviews.

• Formal instructor-led training sessions
• Discussion-based workshops
• Mock visit practicums
• Independent hands-on exercises
• Electronic exam/testing modules
• Informational videos Formalized mentorship
• Independent therapeutic area trainings, led by Global clinical research veterans

The CRT-B program emphasizes concepts about clinical trials management, including qualification and site initiation visits, conducting, trial monitoring and managing clinical trials data. This training will provide the requisite didactic technical skills and practicum needed to gain expertise. Students get exposed to real-time practices and case studies towards clinical Protocol Development, Case Report forms (CRFs), Trial Master File (TMF), Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), Trial Audits and Monitoring. In addition, they are exposed to deep insights into GCP-ICH, FDA-EMA SOPs, and Guidelines for conducting Clinical Trials.

The course curriculum is designed to give a competitive advantage towards winning jobs in the clinical research field with Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Medical Device, Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) and with Research Clinics.

POST-PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

A. Tutoring Opportunities In addition to the training drills, JCRC also offers unique tutoring opportunities to interested well performing students who are identified during the training course. This distinctive ‘learning by teaching’ method enables invited and interested students to tutor future participants for a specific time frame. ‘Trainee Tutors’ are recognized by JCRC for this activity.

B. Freelancing Opportunities In line with our commitment towards successful careers of our participants, upon completion of the online course, whenever available, JCRC is open to offering certain freelancing opportunities to some individuals to help them gain some related industry experience in their areas of interest to help them start their careers in those areas. This is in addition to the placement support provided to you by the JCRC team.