Impact of ICH E6(R3) on ACRP Certification

We are pleased to share this important update with our ACRP Certified community.

ACRP will incorporate the updated ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice E6(R3) into all ACRP Certification examinations within the next two years, based on its final adoption date of January 6, 2025. This ensures that candidates have sufficient time to accumulate the required 3,000 hours of professional experience under the revised guideline.

In line with our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of competency and adherence to current industry standards, we strongly encourage candidates testing during this two-year period to participate in continuing education related to the ICH GCP E6(R3) update.

If you haven’t watched the ACRP webinar, Crack the Code: A Comparison of ICH E6(R2) and ICH E6(R3), and would like to earn 1.0 ACRP Contact Hours to count towards your maintenance of certification, you can enroll here. It’s $15 for ACRP members and $75 for non-members.

Please be on the lookout for the Good Clinical Practice ICH E6(R3) Introduction Course when it becomes available in the lates spring/early summer. Through role-specific microlearning and interactive, real-world case studies, you’ll gain practical insights into the essential role of Good Clinical Practice in the conduct of clinical trials. ​This course will be FREE for ACRP members and $239 for non-members.

ACRP members earn the lowest rates on all maintenance of certification fees and ACRP Contact Hour activities. If you’re not yet an ACRP member, we encourage you to join today!

If you have any questions about this announcement, ACRP Certification, or the benefits of membership, please contact ACRP Customer Care.

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