The Association of Clinical Research Professionals
ACRP-MDP Subspecialty
ACRP-MDP® (ACRP Medical Device Professional) is a credential formally recognizing clinical research professionals with specialized knowledge in medical device clinical trials. Candidates must be ACRP Certified to sit for this exam.
This trusted mark of excellence in clinical research is awarded to clinical researchers who have demonstrated proficiency of specific knowledge and skills by passing the standardized ACRP-MDP® Certification Exam.
The ACRP-MDP® exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions that must be answered within 90 minutes.
The ACRP-MDP® exam is referenced to the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Guidelines and International Organization for Standardization Guideline (ISO) 14155:2011. The exam assesses your proficiency in medical devices related to clinical research.
To earn an ACRP Subspecialty designation, professionals are expected to have proficiency in a number of core knowledge areas. These specific areas are explained in the Detailed Content Outline for this exam.
The following are the only references for which the ACRP Certification exam content can be supported:
Review the Detailed Content Outline and make sure your experience and work hours are appropriate, as outlined in the Eligibility tab.
We also strongly encourage you to review the entire ACRP Certification Handbook, which provides full details about every facet of ACRP Certification.
Create a free ACRP account so you can begin the application process. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter any requested information and documentation.
If you already have an ACRP account, please proceed to step three.
You’re almost there! Please note, applications selected for audit will undergo a formal review by ACRP’s subject matter experts. In most instances, you will receive a status update about your application within 7 business days.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ACRP will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Please complete this special accommodations form for submission with your application before proceeding.
To prepare for the ACRP-MDP® exam, it is recommended that you review the Detailed Content Outline first to determine where you may want to focus your studies.
The following are the only references for which the ACRP Certification exam content can be supported:
Your ACRP account will reflect your results within 3 weeks of your exam date.
Congratulations! You just passed a major milestone on your professional journey and are now a member of the elite club of ACRP Certified clinical research professionals.
Keep an eye on your email because you will soon receive information from our digital badging partner Credly about claiming your digital badge and how you can use it to tout your accomplishment. Also learn how to use your new credential by reviewing the Certification Mark policy.
Don’t worry. It happens to the best of us. Give it another try!
In the meantime, we recommend reviewing your score report and putting in some extra study time on the competency areas in which you didn’t score well.
Upcoming Testing Dates
Fall 2023 Testing
July 15 – October 15, 2023
(Applications Due by September 30, 2023)
Spring 2024 Testing
Details Coming Soon!
Application Fees
ACRP Members – $250
Nonmembers – $300
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