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Preparing for the Exam
Certi昀椀cation Program Reference Manual
The CCRP Certi昀椀cation Program Reference Manual is made available to the applicant once the application has been approved.
The reference manual is intended to assist with preparation for the CCRP Certi昀椀cation Examination. In addition to program policies
and procedures and sample questions, the manual contains:
• 21 Code of Federal Regulations:
• The Nuremberg Code
Parts 11, 50, 56, 312, 812
• The Declaration of Helsinki
• 45 Code of Federal Regulations: Part 46
• The ICH GCP Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (E6)
• FDA regulatory forms: 482, 483,
• The ICH Clinical Safety Data Management: De昀椀nitions
1572, 3454, 3455, 3500, 3500A
and Standards for Expedited Reporting (E2A)
• The Belmont Report
Clinical Research Professional Certi昀椀cation Preparation and GCP Review Course*
This optional one-day course is o昀昀ered throughout the year. Organizations may schedule this course at their facility if a minimum of
20 attendees is guaranteed. Details may be found at www.socra.org/conferences-and-education.
*The content of this course has been developed by a SOCRA education committee, independently from the certi昀椀cation program.
The certi昀椀cation program does not control or dictate the content of this program.
Applying to the Exam
How to Apply
Applicants should thoroughly review all of the information provided in the Certi昀椀cation section of the website. Before submitting an
application packet, applicants must review the eligibility requirements, application procedures, and certi昀椀cation program policies and
procedures. The application must support the required work experience. If experience spans multiple positions, each position must
be substantiated through submitted documentation and references. A completed Certi昀椀cation Application Portfolio must be forwarded
to the SOCRA administrative o昀케ce a minimum of six weeks prior to the test date. Upon approval, the applicant will receive a letter of
acceptance and a link to the CCRP Certi昀椀cation Program Reference Manual. Fees are refunded only if the application is unsuccessful.
Choosing and Exam Site / Date
Visit www.socra.org/certi昀椀cation to view the current exam schedule. Enrollment in speci昀椀c exam venues may be limited due
to room size and enrollment may be closed prior to the registration deadline. Complete applications must be received by the SOCRA
o昀케ce a minimum of six weeks prior to the testing date. Early registration will help secure a space at the preferred venue.
Applicants Having Special Needs
Applicants having special needs including physical, sensory, or learning needs, should contact the SOCRA administrative o昀케ce to
discuss testing requirements and accommodations.
Application Portfolio
The applicant must submit the following:
• Certi昀椀cation Application: A completed
certi昀椀cation application.
• Resume / CV: The applicant's resume or CV documenting
their employment and education in clinical research.
• Veri昀椀cation of Employment: A letter of reference, on
organizational letterhead signed by a supervisor or human
resources representative, documenting position titles,
dates of employment and Full-or Part-time status.
• Job Description: The applicant's o昀케cial job
description issued by the institution or employer.
• Signed Ethics Statement
Note: For applicants applying under Category 2 or 3,
appropriate documentation (including transcripts) and a
completed Form 1011 (Category 2) or Form 1022
(Category 3) must be included.
Please visit www.socra.org/certi昀椀cation for details
Payment Options
1
Payment in Full (3 years of certi昀椀cation, includes
complimentary membership)
Non-member: $450
(includes 3 years
complimentary
SOCRA membership)
2
Current Member: $395
(includes 3 years
complimentary
SOCRA membership)
3 year Installment Plan
Non-member: $300
initial payment*
($100 in years 2 & 3)**
Current Member:
$250 initial payment*
($100 in years 2 & 3)**
Total = $500
Total = $450
Computer Based Testing (CBT): Addition $115
Paper & Pencil Retest Fee: $200
CBT Retest Fee: $275
*includes a complimentary SOCRA membership upon successful completion of exam
**includes complimentary SOCRA membership upon successful completion of exam
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