Cra Handbook

CRA

C RA CERTIFICATION GUIDE

CertifiCation
Handbook

Academy of Clinical Research Professionals | 500 Montgomery St., Suite 800 | Alexandria, VA 22314 | www.acrpnet.org

Academy of Clinical Research Professionals
500 Montgomery St., Suite 800
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.acrpnet.org

Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA ®)
Program Handbook 2012
Exam Date
September6–15, 2012
Applications due by July 31, 2012
Late Applications accepted with Late Fee by August 14, 2012

Certification Checklist
Before you begin the Certification application process, be sure to:
1. Read the entire CRA Certification Handbook
The CRA Certification Handbook contains all the information you need to know about the exam,
so please be sure to read it in full. You arerequired to attest to having read this information when
submitting an exam application.
2. Verify Your Membership Status
In order to take advantage of the reduced member rate, you must be an active member before
beginning the application process. Log in to www.acrpnet.org to verify your member status or to
join before applying for your exam. Once you join, log out of www.acrpnet.org, logback in, and
begin the application process. If you do not wish to become an ACRP member, you may proceed
with the application process at the non-member rate.
3. Have All Application Documentation Ready
All supporting documentation must be submitted with the application in order for your application
to be considered. Documentation required for CCRA® applicants includes:
CV or resume
Jobdescription
Note: File sizes must be less than 5 megabytes for online applications.
4. Submit Your Application
Submit your application either online or via a printable application form (not both, to avoid
duplicate charges). All required elements (application, supporting documentation, and full
payment) must be submitted together. After you submit your application, if you submitted itonline, you will receive an automatic e-mail confirmation. Please allow up to 10 business days for
confirmation of mailed or faxed applications. All applications undergo a thorough eligibility review
process. Please allow up to three weeks for your eligibility e-mail notification.
To ensure you receive this and other important Certification-related notifications,
add www.acrpnet.org toyour safe senders list (contact your IT department for instructions).

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Table of Contents
Quick Reference Questions .......................................................................................................... 4
Quick Reference Links .................................................................................................................. 6Welcome to the Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA®) Program .................................. 7
What is Certification? ................................................................................................................ 7
Top 10 Reasons to be CCRA® ................................................................................................. 7
About the Academyof Clinical Research Professionals ........................................................... 8
Eligibility for the CCRA® Program .............................................................................................. 10
Certification Eligibility Requirements ....................................................................................... 10
CRA Essential Duties.............................................................................................................. 10
Clinical Research Education Programs ................................................................................... 11
Application for the CCRA® Program........................................................................................... 12
Application Instructions...