Ossai Opene: From Process Safety Expert to Clinical Research Novice, Gaining Confidence and Direction with CCRPS Certification

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 Ossai Opene’s feedback highlights the effectiveness of the CCRPS certification program in providing a comprehensive educational experience tailored to individuals transitioning into clinical research. His suggestions for course improvement focus on optimizing content organization and exam processes to enhance educational outcomes for all participants. His positive experience reflects the program’s capacity to equip newcomers with the confidence and knowledge required for a successful career in clinical research.

Key Takeaways

● Ossai appreciated the straightforward, easy-to-follow video presentations and found the sample questions at the end of each module particularly useful for reinforcing learning.

● He suggested that restructuring the course to group related topics together, such as inspections and audits, would improve logical flow and learning efficiency.

● Ossai recommended generating new, random questions for each exam attempt to ensure a robust testing experience, enhancing the learning outcome.

● He found the roles and connections between CROs and CPIs most engaging and informative, providing clear insights into the clinical research operation landscape.

● Ossai would recommend the course based on the quality of materials, self-paced format, and positive testimonials from other learners.

● Although new to the field, the course significantly boosted Ossai’s confidence and knowledge, preparing him for potential roles in clinical research.

Motivation for Course Selection:

● Seeking a purposeful career transition, Ossai chose the CCRPS program for its affordability, flexibility, and the high praise it received in testimonials.

Career Preparation and Impact:

● The course equipped Ossai with the necessary skills and knowledge to transition into clinical research, enhancing his understanding of industry standards and practices.

Course Completion Time:

● Ossai completed the course in one week, leveraging his prior experience in process safety and auditing, which allowed him to progress quickly through familiar content.

Learning Platform Experience:

● He praised the platform for its smooth functionality and engaging format, which included helpful downloads and knowledge checks.

@0:19 - Courtney Fulkerson (CCRPS): "All right. Could you share some of your favorite moments from the course that enrich your learning experience?"

@0:25 - Ossai Opene: "Oh, well, I was thinking in terms of the presentation, the videos were quite very helpful. They were straight to the points and quite easy to follow. I did take some notes, but yeah, they were quite easy to follow. Then at the end of each model, those I had like some sample questions to go through. That's a test. said acquisition of knowledge."

@0:59 - Ossai Opene: "They also. Yeah. they have to just stimulate someone to go back and advance what I've learned or just move forward."

@1:33 - Ossai Opene: "Yeah, it took a while though. I mean, I was just searching how to get into the clinical research space because I'm looking for something I could maybe work remotely as it gets me be. And then CCRPS came to mind. So, I'm looking around pretty nice to my personality and what I want to achieve. And then each time I research, you know, your organization pops up at the top."

@2:42 - Courtney Fulkerson (CCRPS): "Yeah, and you liked everything that was within the content of the course?"

@2:47 - Ossai Opene: "Yes, everything. there are some that but were pretty easy to kind of go through because of my background. Before now, I'm taking a class in design and implementation of clinical trials from John Hopkins University. That was also pretty helpful when I saw that module in the past year of course. I said, okay, that's fine."

@3:14 - Ossai Opene: "So then when it comes to inspections and audits, I'm already familiar with the, I would say with ingredients, but the application of the clinical research is different, but the same methodology. it was easy to also fall out as well. So overall, it was a good experience for me to go through the program."

@6:14 - Ossai Opene: "Hi, no, it was pretty robust."

@7:05 - Ossai Opene: "Oh, I can't think of any, because I did have conversations with your folks online, and so it's planning to lose about three to four months, and that helped me to make up my mind to take the class with you, with your organization."

@8:00 - Ossai Opene: "Ah, I would definitely go to those programs again because I'm not, I'm not actively seeking for a job right now, but yes, I like to go through the programs again, but the bot here is I'm not sure how you structure, um, uh, again, from my background."

@20:17 - Ossai Opene: "Oh, I was everything. Then I would say more in the meat. The meat is the rule of the CRO, CRO, CPIs and how they eat and connect."

@21:00 - Ossai Opene: "Experience. I will say quality of delivery, quality of the materials. will say the fact that is is online and you take that your own pace so some folks are busy walking so they don't have any time in world to sit down in classroom and go through this."

@22:22 - Courtney Fulkerson (CCRPS): "Good. And I feel like your confidence just in the area has definitely grown and hopefully it will take you into your next position."