Chris R

Clinical Research Associate

What sort of requirements do you need to be accepted into the program?

Anyone used job placement agencies to break into the CRA field?

Anybody?

Anyone used job placement agencies to break into the CRA field?

I am wondering if this may be my best bet. I am a recent college graduate, although I don't have a degree in a health field.

If anyone could shed some light on any ...

Becoming a CRA, should I first apply to be a Clinical Trials Assistant?

anybody have any experience as a coordinator?

Becoming a CRA, should I first apply to be a Clinical Trials Assistant?

Was the Research Coordinator position fairly easy to get? What did you do in an average day as a Coordinator?

THanks!

Becoming a CRA, should I first apply to be a Clinical Trials Assistant?

Anyone at all...?

What is an average day like for a CRA?

[QUOTE who="Burning out fast in Bristol, Virginia"]I've been a CRA for a few years now, and am now a CCRA. I'm considering leaving the field, as the time demands of the ...

Becoming a CRA, should I first apply to be a Clinical Trials Assistant?

anyone have experience in this?

Becoming a CRA, should I first apply to be a Clinical Trials Assistant?

I've read that this is a good way to become a CRA within a few years. I'm wondering if it is relatively easy to land a Clinical Trials Assistant position? Do they want experience ...

What is an average day like for a CRA?

Would you as far to say that it's stressful? Or is it pretty straight forward once at the sites?

job opportunities as a CRA

Very interesting... I really had no idea that the CRA position is a stepping stone to being a project manager, whatever else... How long does it typically take to advance from a ...

job opportunities as a CRA

Are these issues becoming more prevalent now or have they always been part of a CRA's work? Is the work done at the sites just incredibly repetitive and mundane? What sort of ...

Where do I go to gain clinical research experience?

[QUOTE who="David in Los Angeles, California"]Hey, hoi13, sorry it took so long (15 days?). I found the company again. It's called Kendle. Here's the webpage on it:

job opportunities as a CRA

by rapid turn over and burn out rate what exactly do you mean? people getting tired of traveling so much?

do you NEED a degree in a SCIENCE to become a CRA?

or can someone with a degree in say accounting or history get into the field with some experience?

HOW TO GET THE EXPERIENCE IF NOBODY ACCEPT ENTRY LEVELS

[QUOTE who="Urmila in Toronto, Ontario"]Kriger is a good option for doing the online course ad it is cheaper than in class. Plus you get to study at your own speed. Thre ...

HOW TO GET THE EXPERIENCE IF NOBODY ACCEPT ENTRY LEVELS

[QUOTE who="C in Oakland, California"]My degree was in english - and I'm now a Clinical Project Manager at a MAJOR Bay Area pharma, proving you don't have to have a ...

HOW TO GET THE EXPERIENCE IF NOBODY ACCEPT ENTRY LEVELS

[QUOTE who="Urmila in Toronto, Ontario"]Chris-the basic requirement for CRA is a Bachelor in Science/Health Science/Nursing[/QUOTE]

So in order to have any chance ...

HOW TO GET THE EXPERIENCE IF NOBODY ACCEPT ENTRY LEVELS

David, thanks for the advice and optomism! I am still gathering information on this field and seeing if my academic background would even be acceptable. I will be graduating in May ...

HOW TO GET THE EXPERIENCE IF NOBODY ACCEPT ENTRY LEVELS

Would someone mind telling me what the certification from a place like Kriger is like? Is it a full time commitment and what sort of work are you responsible for?

Also, I ...