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Maintenance of Certification Handbook

Posted October 26, 2016 by acrp.admin.

Maintenance of Certification Handbook

Maintenance of Certification Handbook

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      Visit the New DCT Resource Center

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      Clinical Researcher—August 2024

      With the end goal of reaching a sustainable environment of high-quality, inclusive, compliant, and impactful studies and research roles, the August 2024 issue of Clinical Researcher invites you to explore the theme of “New Destinations in Clinical Research: You CAN Get There from Here.” Eye-opening layovers and side quests along the way will consider adventures in career development, hiring practices, political influences, data management, study design, and more for the clinical research enterprise.

      Read August 2024 Issue

      View Archives

      New! DCT Perspectives White Paper

       

       

       

       

       

      This new white paper examines recent work by ACRP and its members to build awareness of the need for a new budget model for sites and to leverage the adoption of DCT elements to improve how sites are supported in their critical contribution to drug development.

      Learn More

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      • Colorado Chapter: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back – Getting Ahead of Tech-Related Data Integrity Challenges (ACRP 2024 Webinar Replay)

        October 7, 2024

      • Facilitating Understanding in Informed Consent

        October 9, 2024

      View All Events

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      ACRP members received reduced rates to the ACRP 2024 Conference, complimentary access to live webinars, and much more!

      Explore the Benefits of ACRP Membership!

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      • Verify ACRP Certification
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      Advancing People Advancing Health™

      Through our gold-standard education, the most rigorous certification process in the industry, and strong comment connections – ACRP prepares clinical research professionals to be the study team members employers can trust to get it right.

      Learn More

      New! Organization Membership

      For organizations who want to provide their clinical study teams with continuous, ongoing education and professional development resources, Organization Membership is a turnkey and scalable solution.

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