CCRPS Reviews: Aishwarya Sukumar, From International CRC to U.S. Lead CRC and CRA

Aishwarya Sukumar completed the CCRPS certification course to enhance her understanding of FDA regulations and adapt to the clinical trials industry in the United States after relocating from abroad. This certification broadened her professional scope, solidified her theoretical foundations, and equipped her for higher positions within clinical research, transitioning from a Clinical Research Coordinator to a Clinical Research Associate role.

In preparation for further accreditation for CCRPS, we are conducting case studies with graduates to discuss their experience in our course in 15-30 minute interviews with our clinical research educator, Courtney. We invited students to share their feedback asking extensive questions on why they chose the course, what they felt while taking the course, and how the course has helped them after completion. Today, we share Aishwarya Sukumar's feedback underscoring the CCRPS certification program's effectiveness in accommodating diverse learning needs while suggesting areas for enhancement such as increased practical engagement and better support systems. Her progression in her career illustrates the tangible benefits of the course, advocating for its value in professional development within clinical research.

Key Takeaways

● Aishwarya appreciated the self-paced online format which provided the flexibility needed to balance her studies with personal responsibilities.

● The course significantly boosted her confidence, enhanced her resume, and equipped her with the knowledge necessary to progress in her career from a CRC role to a CRA position.

Learning Platform Usability:

● Found the platform easy to navigate and appreciated being able to return to the last point of study seamlessly, which suited her intermittent learning sessions.

Career Advancement:

● Successfully transitioned from a CRC to a Lead CRC, and then to a CRA role, underscoring the significant career advancement facilitated by the course.

Engaging Learning Components:

● The most engaging aspect was the ability to revisit previous modules to reinforce learning, which she found crucial for mastering complex topics.

Course Format and Learning Experience:

● The self-paced nature and extended timeline allowed Aishwarya to effectively manage her study schedule without compromising her responsibilities as a new mother.

Motivation for Course Selection:

● Chose the CCRPS program for its affordability and flexibility, crucial as she was adjusting to new motherhood and transitioning careers in a new country.

Professional Growth:

● The course facilitated a smooth transition into the clinical research field in the U.S., providing her with necessary certifications and boosting her credibility in job interviews.

@0:03 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS):
"This meeting is being recorded."

@2:36 - Aishwarya’s iPhone:
"Sure, please go ahead."

@2:38 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS):
"Could you share some of your favorite moments from the course that enriched your learning experience?"

@2:45 - Aishwarya’s iPhone:
"So the one thing which I would do is the self-paced thing, which is like much easier for homemakers but to choose my own time and I get to study when I... like my energy is full on so I can go ahead and study and focus more so that’s a good part and the other thing is also they though they give you a time frame of three months you can still go ahead and refresh back to your previous texts or other previous chapters in case you have any questions there you can go ahead and check back and then look back to the newest chapter if you can correlate between those two things yeah so that one was an amazing feature and you may take enough time so they say even those three months you can go up to four months and take your own time and understanding each concepts yeah that was a good part there yeah and I feel like you can just make it fit your schedule and your learning style right yeah right..."

@5:09 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS):
"Okay, good. And looking back, is there any aspect of the course that you feel could have been enhanced to make the learning experience more rewarding for you?"

@5:23 - Aishwarya’s iPhone:
"Yes, I did feel that at one point because I was stuck with a question because I’ve been going through the programs and I was towards the end of the program."

@6:25 - Aishwarya’s iPhone:
"But in a way that I would say that if this could be a support for job or just like even reaching out to a contacts or somebody who can lead on what path you can take next, that would be a great benefit to the program."

@7:53 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS):
"So no complaints there And when you were considering enrolling was there any specific information? information on our website that could have better highlighted the benefits of the course?"

@10:11 - Aishwarya’s iPhone:
"So, okay. Yeah, I mean, it’s been a while since I’ve been in the course. have to provide that."

@12:37 - Aishwarya’s iPhone:
"So that is always great to hear. Right."

@14:07 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS):
"Yeah, that’s, that’s always good. And how long did it take you to complete the course?"

@15:09 - Aishwarya’s iPhone:
"So I started updating my resume with all the information which I learned and I also put my certification as in here because I mean I did receive the certification so I did that."

@15:33 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS):
"And how would you describe your experience with our learning platform? Did it facilitate a smooth and engaging learning process?"

@16:12 - Aishwarya’s iPhone:
"Yeah, in terms of boosting my confidence because I was like in the New Year in the headlights, I didn’t know many things when I started in here and when I learned the course, kind of learned the new terminologies are the acronyms I would say."

@18:57 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS):
"And now I’m a CRA as well there. It’s awesome, yeah, so I feel like your career definitely has advanced since you completed the course and Apply what you learned from that into Yeah, I mean, yeah, if time permits everyone that one then I can go ahead and check back like just to refresh my memory Yes, well that completes our interview.