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From new clinical research professionals just starting out to industry veterans looking for ways to move ahead in their careers, ACRP is where success starts — and grows.

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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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Visit the New DCT Resource Center

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

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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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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—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

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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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- Suncoast Chapter: Digital Outreach Based on Patient Engagement & Recruitment
  
  September 18, 2024
- New Jersey Chapter: How to make your TMF too much fun!
  
  September 18, 2024
- Suncoast Chapter: End of Summer Social Event
  
  September 20, 2024
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ACRP members received reduced rates to the ACRP 2024 Conference, complimentary access to live webinars, and much more!

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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.

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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.

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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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 >

Regulatory Requirements Now the Biggest Hurdle to Adopting DCTs, Sites Say >

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
Advancing People Advancing Health™

From new clinical research professionals just starting out to industry veterans looking for ways to move ahead in their careers, ACRP is where success starts — and grows.

Explore Membership

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 Courses

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Simulation

Understanding Clinical Trial Protocols

Building Quality Management Systems

Site Quality Management Tools

Visit the New DCT Resource Center

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

Learn More
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—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
Events
In this Section
Upcoming Events
- Suncoast Chapter: Digital Outreach Based on Patient Engagement & Recruitment
  
  September 18, 2024
- New Jersey Chapter: How to make your TMF too much fun!
  
  September 18, 2024
- Suncoast Chapter: End of Summer Social Event
  
  September 20, 2024
View All Events
Discounted Rates for Events

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

Explore the Benefits of ACRP Membership!
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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