How to Become a CRA in Canada: Clinical Research Associate Certification

Dec 14

How to Become a CRA in Canada

How to Get A Clinical Research Associate Certificate Online in Canada

CCRPS offers Canadian CRA certification for students living and working in Canada. A CRA certification in Canada provides students with additional knowledge of resources and guidelines in order to work in clinical research.

Our certification specifically state and prove that you have reviewed Canadian guidelines in clinical research and meet the competencies required for all clinical research associates.While our certificate is accredited by the ACCRE, 4 other organisations, and shows employers you have the working knowledge to act as a CRA; the CRAC credentialing exam will help further establish your professionalism. If you already have experience as a clinical research associate, you can use this course to prepare and sit for the CRAC examination.

In order to become a certified Canadian CRA, you must take the CRAC credentialing examination. To sit for the examination, you must fulfill one of these requirements:

2 years of clinical research expereience within the last 5 years
3,500 hrs of part time experience with at least 1 year of Canadian experience within the last 5 years
A post-graduate certificate in clinical research and at least 1 years’ experience over the past 2 years in clinical research. You must have at least 1 year of Canadian experience.

2. Clinical Research Associate Canada (CRAC) Membership

While CCRPS membership is free, you still benefit from obtaining CRAC membership even if you do not have enough experience to sit for the CRAC credentialing exam. Membership can create networking and job opportunities, as well as provide insight into the field. All interested professionals should become a Member of the Official Canadian CRA Association and list this involvement on their CV and cover letter.

3. CCRPS Canadian CRA Certification (CCRAC) for Resume Building

As we teach nearly 30 Canadian students each quarter, our Canadian Clinical Research Associate Certification will allow students to strengthen their application and resume, specifically towards Canadian guidelines and policies.

4. Landing A Entry Level Clinical Research Associate Job in Canada

Unfortunately, many professionals have trouble securing a job in order to get experience and take the CRAC exam. Our certification, specifically created for Canadian CRAs, provides entry-level science professionals with all the resources they need to be a working CRA in Canada. Our online exam can be taken at any time, if you enroll or demo our course.

5. Clinical Research Associate Programs in Canada

In addition to providing 130 modules, our CRA certification exam is priced affordably and the same as our American students. Students can gain valuable work experience by applying to be one of our CCRPS Clinical Research Education Fellows for a 1 month remote internship to develop and strengthen your resume.

6. Salary of Canadian Clinical Research Associate

Clinical Research Certification Specifically for Canadian CRAs

CCRPS offers one of the only online certifications specifically designed for entry-level and mid-level professionals in clinical research associate knowledge. We prepare you to understand and apply all skills required to secure a job in clinical research.

Canadian CRA Course