With great pride, we announced on March 15 that for the first time in the history of the Clinical Research Center all of our research coordinators are certified by the Association for Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). For us, this means all coordinators have the initials CCRC (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator) on our nameplates. But, what does the CCRC designation mean for study participants?
Our CCRC initials mean participants can be confident that our coordinators have successfully demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely and ethically perform clinical research that complies with international clinical research standards. Our coordinators have accomplished this by taking an exam that measures acceptable judgment, application of knowledge and problem-solving ability. In addition, because maintaining ACRP certification requires ongoing continuing education, study participants can be assured our coordinators stay current in their knowledge and skills.
ACRP colleague Deborah Lasher summed up the importance of certification when she stated: “Certification demonstrates my commitment to continuous learning and improvement as a clinical research professional and to upholding the rights and safety of the subjects we treat in clinical trials”.
Congratulations are in order to Carlene and Rita who just became certified; they join Julie, Kim, Lisa and Pat in proudly displaying the CCRC initials!
The Clinical Research Center is currently seeking volunteer patients in studies for Type 2 diabetes, walking difficulties after a stroke, those with very high triglyceride levels, COPD and contraception.
If you are interested in learning more about clinical trials, contact the Clinical Research Center at 541-766-2163, or send an email to research@corvallisclinic.com or fill out our Research Study Information Request form. And, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/corvallisclinicresearch.
– Julie Carrico is Associate Coordinator of The Corvallis Clinic Clinical Research Center.
