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CRP Certification, Preparation, and Review Course

Program Information

April 8, 2010
with the University of NM
Human Research Protections Office
University of New Mexico Continuing Education Building
1634 University Blvd
Albuquerque, NM USA
   
April 14, 2010
with the University of San Francisco
at Mission Bay Campus
China Basin Building
185 Berry Street, Suite 6704
San Francisco, CA 94107 USA
   
April 29, 2010
with the Carilion Clinic
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
1906 Belleview Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24014

   
June 11, 2010
Delta Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard Street West
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4 Canada

Hotel Phone: 416-595-1975
Reservations: 1-800-243-5732
Website: www.deltachelsea.com

For Hotel Reservations, please contact the hotel or
call 800 243 5732. Please mention SoCRA to receive the hotel room rate of $139 CAD (plus applicable taxes), available until May 17, 2010 or until the SoCRA room block is filled.

   
June 25, 2010
with Southeast Renal Research Institute
Erlanger Hospital
975 East 3rd Street
Chattanooga, TN USA
   

September 14, 2010
with UCSF Human Research Protection Program Office
UCSF Laurel Heights Campus
3333 California Avenue
San Francisco, CA

   

September 22, 2010
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
400 North Olive Street
Dallas, TX 75201

Hotel Phone: +1 214-922-8000
Reservations: +1 800 753 3954
Website: Click Here

For Hotel Reservations, please contact the hotel or call 1-866-716-8134 or click HERE (web link will be live soon). Please mention SoCRA to receive the
hotel room rate of $179 (plus applicable taxes), available until August 16, 2010 or until the SoCRA room block is filled.

   
September 24, 2010
with the Norton Healthcare GEAR Program
Norton Medical Pavilion
315 East Broadway
Louisville, KY
   
October 1, 2010
with Baystate Medical Center
Baystate Medical Center Conference Center
759 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01005 USA

Registration Fees:

  • SoCRA member: $295
  • Non-member: $370

Non-member fee includes membership for one year.

Continuing Education Credit Hours:

SoCRA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 Continuing Education Credit Hours for SoCRA CE, Nurse CNE, and Physician Category 1 CME.

Accreditation Statements:

  • CME for Physicians: The Society of Clinical Research Associates is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • CNE for Nurses: Society of Clinical Research Associates is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. ANCC/PSNA Provider Reference Number: 205-3-A-09

SoCRA Course Series: 500

The CCRP Certification Examination is offered throughout the year. Enrollment in the SoCRA Certification Exam requires a separate application and fee. Please visit HERE for more information.
Your CCRP Certification Examination Registration application and supporting documentation must be received by the SoCRA administrative office a minimum of six weeks prior to the exam date. Enrollment in the requested date/location is based on eligibility and availability at the specific exam site. Therefore, we recommend applying early to ensure a seat in the requested exam site.

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Program Description

Goal: The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) recognizes Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRPs) as clinical researchers who meet an internationally accepted standard of knowledge, education and experience. The purpose of this workshop is to assist the participant in preparing for the SoCRA examination for the Certified Clinical Research Professional examination and to review regulations, policies, and procedures appropriate to the clinical research environment. Please see the Certification page for a separate examination application.

Objective: The goal will be accomplished through lecture, discussion and practical application facilitated by certified clinical research professionals with combined clinical research experience of more than 20 years. Information will be presented and discussed regarding the conduct of clinical trials; regulatory guidelines regarding IRB oversight and human research protections; ethical issues in clinical research; and workshops will stress the ability to follow directions and practices related to abstracting information and completing case report forms and other records.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the workshop, the attendee should be able to:

  • Discuss the basic requirements necessary to meet the demands of a CRP in clinical practice
  • Discuss the basic components of compliance - Law, regulation, guidance, policy and procedure
  • Explain the drug/biologic development process
  • Describe the device development process
  • Outline concepts for Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Explain the elements of informed consent
  • Describe the membership and reporting requirements of IRBs
  • Explain rules relating to financial disclosure
  • Discuss the basics of study design
  • Explain the rules and reporting requirements for adverse events and serious adverse events
  • Explain study closure procedures and record retention guidelines
  • Outline the reasons for monitoring, audits and site visits
  • Explain the Food and Drug Administration rules, regulations, and guidelines on research
  • Discuss the importance of investigational drug accountability
  • Demonstrate and describe how to read clinical reports and records
  • Discuss Quality Assurance including, Monitoring and Auditing
  • Explain issues that would constitute clinical fraud

How to Register

Please Note: This enrollment registers you in the SoCRA Certification, Preparation and Review Course ONLY. Enrollment in the SoCRA CCRP Certification Exam requires a separate application and fee. Visit HERE for more information.

Click HERE to register online!*

Click Here to view/print the Course Application in Adobe PDF format.*

*SoCRA REGISTRATION POLICIES/INFORMATION:

  • Non member fees include a one year membership in SoCRA.
  • Membership fees are processed immediately and are not refundable.
  • Fees are in U.S. dollars.
  • Please make checks payable to “SoCRA”
  • Checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank or marked “Pay in U.S. Funds”.
  • Written cancellation requests received by SoCRA at least 10 business days prior to start of course may receive a $200 refund.
  • We regret that refunds cannot be issued for cancellations on or after 10 business days prior to start of course.
    Taping (audio or video) is prohibited unless SoCRA’s written permission has been acquired.
  • ADA - This program is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please list any special needs in the area indicated in the registration form.
  • If for any reason this conference cannot be held, SoCRA is not responsible for costs incurred by attendees, such as airfares, or hotel or other reservations.
  • SoCRA is an educational non-profit membership organization (corporation) - Federal Tax ID #61 1208981.

Click Here to view/print the Course Late Transfer Form (in PDF format).

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Agenda

Click Here to view/print the Course Agenda in Adobe PDF format.

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Faculty Bios:

Course faculty would be one of the following instructors.

George D’Addamio is President of PharmConsult, Inc., a consulting company in Atlanta, GA. During 8 years at SmithKline & French Laboratories (now Glaxo SmithKline), Dr. D’Addamio was responsible for preparing protocols, case report forms, integrated study reports, and regulatory submissions in Clinical R&D and Medical Affairs. As Scientific Manager, Clinical R&D, he was responsible for coordinating clinical research programs in Canada, Latin America, and the Pacific conducted under the US IND. In Medical Affairs, he managed operational groups responsible for medical writing, clinical monitoring, and safety reviews and quality control checks of CRFs. After leaving SK&F, Dr. D’Addamio worked for a CRO for 1.5 years before forming PharmConsult in 1987. Previous consulting experience includes project management, data management, statistical services, and medical writing. Currently, PharmConsult specializes in preparation of clinical development documents in various therapeutic areas for domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies.

Susan Devine, CCRP is Senior Manager of the Clinical Trial Support Unit of Hematology/Oncology at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and previously Clinical Trials Manager at Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University.  Involved in pediatric hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant clinical trials for more than twenty three years, she has experience in all facets of clinical trial facilitation including study initiation, case report form development, regulatory compliance and monitoring. Ms. Devine currently serves as Chair of the Children’s Oncology Group CRA Discipline and is a member of the COG Executive Committee. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and is also a SoCRA Board member.

Joanne Goldberg, M.Sc, pht, CCRP is the Associate Scientific Director at the Quebec Funding Agency for Health Research (the Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec) in Montreal, Canada. In her current position, she is also the primary contact for all Agency matters related to clinical research. She holds a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Montréal as well as a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Physical Therapy from the same institution. She has been involved in clinical research for the last 16 years and has held many positions including Director of Training, Director for Clinical Site Network Management, Director of Quality Management Systems, Senior Project Manager, Senior Study Coordinator, as well as Investigator. Her expertise is primarily in quality management, training in Good Clinical Practices and Ethics, study methodology, writing and implementing standard operating procedures as well as in team management. She is responsible for the French language translation and administration of the Society of Clinical Research Associates’ (SoCRA) certification examination and Preparatory Course. Joanne is a Past President of SoCRA. She is the author of numerous publications and is often invited to speak on her various areas of expertise at international conferences.

Carolyn E. Rugloski, MSc, CCRP, is the Associate Director, Clinical Operations at the University of California at San Francisco ITN (Immune Tolerance Network). Ms. Rugloski has over twenty-five years of clinical trial experience serving in a management role in the clinical research areas of data management, monitoring, training, project management, quality assurance, and business development. She has dedicated herself over the years to the training of clinical trial professionals through SoCRA and other educational organizations. Recognized internationally as a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Trainer subject matter expert, Ms. Rugloski has lectured in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. Ms. Rugloski is a past member of the SoCRA Board of Directors and continues to assist in the development and delivery of SoCRA events.

Kathi Durdon, MA, CCRP, is a Clinical Operations Associate with device manufacturer, Welch Allyn, Inc., based in Skaneateles Falls, NY. Previously, Ms. Durdon directed the Clinical Trials Office at State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Kathi has been responsible for development of medical conferences and comprehensive education programs as well as resource development and budget negotiation throughout her 15-year tenure at Upstate. As CRA at Welch Allyn, she provides GCP and GMP training, SOP development and all aspects of project management for device clinical trials. Kathi is certified by the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) as a Clinical Research Professional, speaks frequently at SoCRA courses, is a member of SoCRA’s Board of Directors and is the New York State Chapter Chair. Ms. Durdon holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in both English and Anthropology from the State University of New York (SUNY) Potsdam College as well as a Master of Arts degree in Business Policy from the State University of New York (SUNY) Empire State College.

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How to Host This Course

The CRP Certification, Preparation, and Review Course Host Application is available in Microsoft Word format.
To download this form, follow these instructions:

  1. Right-click on the link below.
  2. Select "Save Target As..."
  3. Ensure that the end of the file name ends in .doc
  4. Ensure that the "Save as type:" field shows "All Files."
  5. Then, click the "Save" button to save this form in the folder shown in the "Save As" dialog box.

Right-click Here to download the USA CRP Certification, Preparation, and Review Course Host Application.

Right-click Here to download the International CRP Certification, Preparation, and Review Course Host Application.

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