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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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ACRP honors the 2023 Certification Milestone Achievers, an exclusive group of nearly 1,700 professionals who have consistently proven their commitment to conducting clinical trials safely, ethically, and to the highest standard.

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Boost Your Prospects with ACRP Certification

ACRP Certified professionals say their achievement results in increased job responsibility, more employment and advancement opportunities, and recognition—including promotions, bonuses, and salary increases.

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Getting Started in Clinical Research

Interested in a career in clinical research? You’re in the right place! Explore career options, resources, and more to help you find your first opportunity in clinical research.

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Clinical Researcher—December 2024

In the spirit of closing out one year and looking forward to the next, contributors to this issue ask readers to consider how they can go about “Clearing the Path to Tomorrow’s Impactful Trials” through improved understanding of timely aspects of informed consent, patient recruitment and engagement, trial design, artificial intelligence, and more.

Read December 2024 Issue

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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.

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- Spring 2025 Initial Certification Regular Registration
  
  January 1 - April 30, 2025
- North Texas Chapter: 2025 ACRP Certification Exam Prep Course
  
  January 3, 2025
- Colorado Chapter: The Role of Communication in Ensuring Patient Engagement and Retention in Clinical Trials (ACRP 2024 Conference Replay)
  
  January 6, 2025
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Discounted Rates for ACRP 2025

ACRP members save $200 on their ACRP 2025 registration—or $400 when a pre-conference workshop is also selected. With a low membership fee of $160/year, you’ll immediately recoup your investment when you register for the conference.

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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.

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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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Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCT) Resource Center

ACRP is committed to supporting clinical research professionals as they navigate adoption of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs). These resources are designed to provide a foundational understanding of DCTs, community perspectives, and practical tools to help you along your journey.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a final guidance, “Conducting Clinical Trials with Decentralized Elements,” providing recommendations for sponsors, investigators, and other interested parties regarding the implementation of decentralized elements in clinical trials.

On-Demand Training & Continuing Education Programs

Introduction to Decentralized Clinical Trials >

In the DCT Journey, Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining >

The Future of DCTs: Are You Prepared? >

A Patient-Centric Approach to DCTs (from ACRP 2023) >

DCT Models: Are They Here to Stay> (from ACRP 2023) >

Special Reports & White Papers

Helping Clinical Research Sites Budget for Decentralized Trial Elements: Ensuring Accurate and Adequate Compensation for Sites Implementing DCTs >

Delivering on the Promise of Decentralized Trials: Unexpected Perspectives from Clinical Research Professionals >

Decentralized Clinical Trials: Perspectives for Clinical Research Professionals >

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Decentralized Clinical Trials Back in the Spotlight Thanks to New FDA Guidance >

The Industry Shift Toward Decentralized Clinical Trials: Impacts on Quality Management, Participant Outcomes, and Data Management >

A Success Story of a Site-Centric Approach to Hybrid DCTs >

Prioritizing a Positive Patient Experience >

Unconventional Care: When Decentralized Research Models and Clinical Patient Management Collide >

‘Voice of the Clinical Research Professional’ Heard in Comments Submitted to FDA on DCTs >

Behind the Scenes of Developing the First IRB/EC Review Toolkit for Decentralized Trials >

ACRP Views on FDA Draft Guidance on Decentralized Clinical Trials >

Clinical Researchers Sound Off on DCTs >

Decentralized Clinical Trial Models: Are They Here to Stay? >

The Future of Decentralized Trials for Academic Medical Centers >

A Hybrid Approach to Decentralized Trials >

Unique Considerations in Designing Decentralized Trials for Digital Therapeutics >

Gears in Motion: Elevating DCTs and the Professionals Who Run Them >

Preparing for the Future: Data Collection and Technology Deployment in Decentralized Clinical Trials >

The Real Reason Behind the Growth of Decentralized Clinical Trials? It’s the Patients >

Decentralized Clinical Trials: Key Considerations for Sites & PIs >

ACRP Looks at Roadblocks to Wider DCT Adoption >

Don’t miss this relevant session at ACRP 2025, Do Adaptive Designs and Protocol Modifications Mean Entirely New Trials?

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Featured Resource

ACRP DCT Budget Buddy™

Budgeting for decentralized clinical trials (DCT) at your site just got a whole lot easier. ACRP is proud to offer a new tool to help site teams plan DCT trial budgets.

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Also of Interest… Check out ACRP’s related White Paper, Helping Clinical Research Sites Budget for Decentralized Trial Elements: Ensuring Adequate Compensation for Sites Implementing DCTs.

With more than 16,500 members, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is the only non-profit solely dedicated to representing, supporting, and advocating for clinical research professionals. ACRP supports individuals and life science organizations globally by providing community, education, and credentialing programs. Founded in 1976, ACRP is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to promote excellence in clinical research and whose vision is that clinical research is performed ethically, responsibly, and professionally everywhere in the world.

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Search for:

Membership
In this Section
Advance Yourself

When you become an ACRP member, you’re joining a network with a global reach—and so much more. Our member community of 17,000 clinical research professionals look to us for gold-standard education, rigorous certification, and indispensable connections.

Membership Benefits

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.

Organization Membership
Learning
In this Section
Popular Training Courses

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Simulation

Understanding Clinical Trial Protocols

Building Quality Management Systems

Site Quality Management Tools

Guidelines and Regulations Resource Center

ACRP is committed to being a trusted source for all professionals whose roles involve conducting and leading clinical research. Access the most accurate and up-to-date information related to clinical research guidelines and regulations.

Explore Resources
Certification
In this Section
Our Programs
ACRP Certification Milestone Achievers

ACRP honors the 2023 Certification Milestone Achievers, an exclusive group of nearly 1,700 professionals who have consistently proven their commitment to conducting clinical trials safely, ethically, and to the highest standard.

Learn More
Careers
In this Section
Boost Your Prospects with ACRP Certification

ACRP Certified professionals say their achievement results in increased job responsibility, more employment and advancement opportunities, and recognition—including promotions, bonuses, and salary increases.

Learn More

Getting Started in Clinical Research

Interested in a career in clinical research? You’re in the right place! Explore career options, resources, and more to help you find your first opportunity in clinical research.

Learn More
Insights
In this Section
Clinical Researcher—December 2024

In the spirit of closing out one year and looking forward to the next, contributors to this issue ask readers to consider how they can go about “Clearing the Path to Tomorrow’s Impactful Trials” through improved understanding of timely aspects of informed consent, patient recruitment and engagement, trial design, artificial intelligence, and more.

Read December 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
Events
In this Section
Upcoming Events
- Spring 2025 Initial Certification Regular Registration
  
  January 1 - April 30, 2025
- North Texas Chapter: 2025 ACRP Certification Exam Prep Course
  
  January 3, 2025
- Colorado Chapter: The Role of Communication in Ensuring Patient Engagement and Retention in Clinical Trials (ACRP 2024 Conference Replay)
  
  January 6, 2025
View All Events
Discounted Rates for ACRP 2025

ACRP members save $200 on their ACRP 2025 registration—or $400 when a pre-conference workshop is also selected. With a low membership fee of $160/year, you’ll immediately recoup your investment when you register for the conference.

ACRP Membership

Conference Registration
Employer Resources
In this Section
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.

Learn More

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