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* This program is financial aid eligible.
* This program can be completed online.

Clinical Trials Research Associate - Data Management

Short Term

The Clinical Trials Research Associate curriculum prepares individuals to assist physicians and clinical researchers in the initiation, administration, coordination, and management of clinical research studies for the development of new drugs, clinical products, and treatment regimens.

Course work includes in-depth study of drug development, Federal regulations, and clinical research processes. Supervised fieldwork provides skill application in subject recruitment, regulatory compliance, accountability for drugs/devices, and documentation of subject involvement in clinical research studies.

Graduates may be eligible to sit for national certification examinations. Research employment opportunities may include medical centers, hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, clinics, research facilities, biotechnology or device companies, and physicians' offices.

How to Apply

Program applications are accepted until June 1 for a Fall start or December 1 for a Spring start.

Before you Apply

Learn more about what is clinical trials research (video)

Attend an information session (recommended). They are listed in the Upcoming Events section below. Not sure about which CTRA program to choose? View the CTRA program decision chart.

View the Essential Skills form.

Apply to the College

New students who are not currently enrolled at Durham Tech should apply to the College using the Health and Wellness Enrollment Steps.

Apply to the CTRA Data Management Certificate Program

Once prerequisites are completed, apply to the CTRA program during the application period using the online Health and Wellness Admissions Application.

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Spring 2025 for a Spring Start Application Deadline is Dec 01

Estimated Tuition & Fees

$1,266

Location

Online

Credit Hours

15

First-Semester Courses

Course Number Title Credit Hours
CTR-110 Introduction to Clinical Research 3
CTR-210 Introduction to Clinical Data 3
CTR-215 Data Management Concepts 2

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