Clinical Trials Research Associate Decision Chart
Use this diagram to assist you in deciding which Clinical Trials Research Associate (CTRA) Program is right for you! Please review the admissions packet for additional requirements for admissions. Note: Employer letters in addition to resumes are recommended. If you have questions about basic admissions requirements, you may contact Johanna Brown at brownjm@durhamtech.edu. (Printable version of this chart)
| If you have . . . | Then you could consider these CTRA programs . . . |
|---|---|
| No prior college work | Associate in Applied Science (AAS degree), CTRA |
| BS Science (biology, chemistry, microbiology, etc) | AAS Degree CTRA Level I Certificate Data Management Certificate |
| AAS or BS in nursing | AAS Degree CTRA Level I Certificate Data Management Certificate |
| Undergraduate (BS) or graduate degree in a healthcare occupation that involves clinical practice and/or direct patient care. | AAS Degree CTRA Level I Certificate Data Management Certificate |
| Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, information systems technology or similar degree. | AAS Degree Data Management Certificate |
| AAS or diploma in a healthcare occupation that involves clinical practice and/or patient care other than those described above. | AAS Degree |
| BA or other non-science undergraduate or graduate degree not described above | AAS Degree |
| At least 1 year clinical research experience (as indicated by an employer letter) | AAS Degree Level I Certificate |
| At least 2 years clinical research experience (as indicated by an employer letter) | AAS Degree Level II Certificate |
| Completion of the CTRA Level I Certificate | Level II Certificate Data Management Certificate |