CCRPS Reviews: Justin Scott Brathwaite From a Startup Associate to a Senior Startup Specialist, Clinical Research Coordinator Graduate.

Justin Scott Brathwaite's Career Growth Through the CCRPS Coordinator Course Justin Scott Brathwaite advanced from a Startup Associate to a Senior Startup Specialist after completing the Clinical Research Coordinator course offered by CCRPS.

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 Justin Scott Brathwaite’s feedback emphasizing the course's strengths in providing comprehensive, relevant content at an affordable price. His career advancement post-course completion serves as a testament to the program's effectiveness in equipping participants with the necessary skills and knowledge for professional growth in clinical research.

Key Takeaways

● The broad knowledge gained from the course has bolstered Justin's confidence, particularly in his ability to understand and manage different roles within clinical research. This is pivotal as he aims to move into a project management role, indicating his readiness to handle more complex tasks and leadership duties.

● Since completing the course, Justin has advanced from a Startup Associate to a Senior Startup Specialist, and he is now taking on responsibilities related to project management. This progression demonstrates the tangible impact of the course on his career trajectory.

● Justin's willingness to recommend the course to others, especially due to its comprehensive content and affordability, underscores his positive evaluation of the program's value. This recommendation reflects his belief in the course's ability to provide foundational knowledge essential for newcomers to the field or those seeking a cost-effective way to enhance their skills.

● Justin's participation in the CRC course significantly improved his grasp of critical aspects such as regulatory standards, ICH guidelines, GCP, and SIV. This comprehensive understanding is crucial for his role in study start-up and aids in his professional efficacy.

Confidence in Professional Settings:

● The broad knowledge acquired from the course has enhanced Justin’s confidence, particularly in understanding different roles within clinical research, which supports his ambition to transition into a project management role..

Enrollment Motivation:

● He was attracted to the program through a LinkedIn advertisement, citing the affordability of the course compared to other options as a major factor in his decision to enroll.

Professional Impact and Career Growth:

● Since completing the course in 2020, Justin has advanced from a Startup Associate to a Senior Startup Specialist and is now taking on project management responsibilities. The course significantly contributed to his understanding of site operations and broadened his perspective, facilitating his career progression.

Course Value and Effectiveness:

● Justin praised the course for being comprehensive and cost-effective. He found the focus on site perspectives particularly enlightening as it aligned with his work in Startup Associate to Senior Startup Specialist..

Content Relevance:

● The sections on regulatory standards, International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Site Initiation Visits (SIV) were highlighted as the most relevant and beneficial, directly aiding his professional duties.

@0:00 - Justin Scott Brathwaite: "Hey Courtney, how are you?"

@0:27 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS): "That's perfect. I'm just going to start recording on Zoom as well."

@0:39 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS): "How are you today?"

@0:40 - Justin Scott Brathwaite: "Doing well."

@1:42 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS): "Could you share some of your favorite moments from the course that enriched your learning experience?"

@1:49 - Justin Scott Brathwaite: "Yeah, I took the clinical research coordinator course. I work in study startup and it was really helpful to understand the coordinator's role since I do a lot of work with sites. I found the SIV, ICH, and GCP sections particularly helpful."

@2:45 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS): "So it was pretty comprehensive. Good. So you feel like it kind of covered a lot of bases and it was able to translate into what you’re doing now."

@3:10 - Justin Scott Brathwaite: "I was looking for something that was relatively cost-effective and also up to date to expose me to the material. I needed something comprehensive. That's kind of why I chose the program."

@3:59 - Justin Scott Brathwaite: "The content was really good. It was just that sometimes the narration was a bit rushed."

@7:13 - Justin Scott Brathwaite: "I would consider revisiting the course. I think I would do a refresher. I'm thinking about doing the PM one because I just saw there was a project manager course."

@11:00 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS): "It gave you a little bit of background on the site side of things, I think."

@14:52 - Justin Scott Brathwaite: "The regulatory, ICH, GCP, SIV sections were the most relevant because I deal with a lot of regulatory in this position so it's kind of helped me to leverage that to work with sites."

@16:13 - Courtney Fulkerson (Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society CCRPS): "And what are some reasons that you would recommend this course to others based on your experience?"

@16:28 - Justin Scott Brathwaite: "I think it's a pretty comprehensive course. The content is there. I think it's especially good for people on a budget."

@17:37 - Justin Scott Brathwaite: "No problem. Thank you, Courtney. Thanks for having me."