Clinical Research Coordinators recruit and screen patients for trials, ensuring that the study adheres to safety and government regulations, monitoring patients and reporting study results. Clinical research coordinators might also be responsible for obtaining grants to fund the study.

1. Clinical Research Coordinator Training Programs And Its Requirements
The Clinical Research Coordinator or CRC is a specialized research professional working with but
under the direction of the clinical Principal Investigator. Though the Principal Investigator is mainly
responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of the clinical trial, the CRC supports,
ease and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the
study. By performing these tasks, the CRC works with the principal investigator(PI), sponsor and
institutions to support and guide them on the administration of the financial, personnel and other
relevant aspects of the clinical study. The CRC reports to the PI.
The majority of these professionals has a bachelor's degree in their field, although some earns their
Master's degree.
Education required Undergraduate degree; Master's is desirable
Other Requirements Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) certification
Median Salary (2015) $55,440**
Workplace of a Clinical Research Coordinator
Research coordinators mainly work in clinical research facilities. The workplace has a team
ambiance, with clinical research coordinators working closely with a team of clinical research
associates they are responsible for supervising. CRC also work closely with the principal
investigator of their research facility to ensure that the trial follows every ethical guidelines.
Clinical Research Coordinators recruit and screen patients for trials, ensuring that the study adheres
to safety and government regulations, monitoring patients and reporting study results. Clinical
research coordinators might also be responsible for obtaining grants to fund the study.
Though the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not maintain records for clinical research
coordinators, it did report that there is an employment growth between the years 2012 and 2022 for
clinical laboratory technologists and expected to be 14% while growth for clinical laboratory
technicians are expected to be a significantly higher 30%.
As of February 2015, that the median annual salary for clinical research coordinators has been
$55,440 : Source Salary.com
Training Requirements
Due to the medical nature of the job, clinical knowledge with experience is important for future
clinical research coordinators. Individuals might choose from a variety of training or degree
programs to enter the clinical research field.
According to the reports of O*Net Online in 2013, 56% of clinical research coordinators held at
least a bachelor's degree, while some 12% had a master's and nine percent had an associates degree

2. Training Programs
An undergraduate degree program in clinical research, e.g. an Associate in Applied Science in
Clinical Research Coordination or Bachelor of Science in Clinical Research, can help individuals
meet the required eligibility criteria for an entry-level clinical research position. These degree
programs typically include coursework in biological science, medical terminology, case studies,
clinical monitoring and ethics.
Master's degree programs, like the Master of Science in Clinical Research and Regulatory
Administration, can help prepare for higher positions through coursework in leadership, research
conduct and clinical trial recruitments.
People who already has a degree in a clinical field, such as nursing, might want to pursue a
certificate or diploma in clinical research. These programs typically focus on the specific tasks
required of clinical research coordinators. Students might be expected to have previous knowledge
of clinical subjects, such as patient monitoring and medical terminology.
Certification
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) gives voluntary Clinical Research
Coordinator (CRC) certification for individuals with at least two years of experience in clinical
research or a closely related field . The educational requirements though vary with the candidate's
quality and quantity of work experience. Eligible candidates should submit proof of education and
work experience, pay an exam fee and need to pass an exam in order to receive the CRC
certification.
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