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Clinical Research Study Coordinator
Career/Program Overview
RCTC’s Clinical Research Study Coordinator program was recently
developed in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, Rochester.
Clinical Research Study Coordinators (CRC’s) under direction of Physician investigators and co-investigators are responsible for the organization, coordination, and overall integrity of a research project. Responsibilities include: protocol development, screening, recruiting, and enrolling participants, consenting, collecting data, scheduling, dispensing study drugs and managing the use of investigational devices, ensuring accuracy of documentation, and maintaining databases.
This program provides skill based training, as well as exceptional professional development opportunities and hands-on experiences needed to create a well-rounded, fully competent CRC.
Curriculum-at-a-Glance
Coursework includes Medical Terminology: Body Systems & Diseases, Legal Aspects of Health Information, Project Management, Foundations in Clinical Research: Concepts and Theories, Introduction to Health Records, Legal and Regulatory Research Compliance, Foundations in Clinical Research: Applications, and Clinical Research Site Management. Additional general education and electives are required to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree option.
For more detailed program information, refer to RCTC’s program course requirements at http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs/index.html.
Program/Degree Options
RCTC offers both an Associate in Applied Science degree and a diploma option as a Clinical Research Study Coordinator. The A. A. S. degree is 71 credits and the diploma option is comprised of 37 credits.
Program Start Date(s)
Students can start general education coursework any semester. Some CRSC courses are not offered every semester so students are encouraged to meet with program advisors to plan ahead.
This program is jointly offered by RCTC and Mayo Clinic. Students apply to both RCTC and the Mayo School of Health Sciences. Applications are submitted on-line to Mayo School of Health Sciences. Students are admitted through the Mayo School of Health Sciences. http://www.mayo.edu/mshs/
Career Opportunities/Information
There is a great need for a degree program in the field of Clinical Research Coordination at Mayo Clinic and on a broader, national level. A formal education in this field enables CRC’s to begin their career with the skills necessary for efficient and ethical management of clinical research, and provides them with knowledge and background needed to advance their career in clinical research management. With the increasing emphasis on BioTech research in Minnesota and specifically in the Rochester area, the need for staff trained in human research will continue to increase. Career opportunities are found in hospitals, physician offices, contract research organizations and biomedical research organizations.
Clinical Research Study Coordinators have a very dynamic and challenging position that offers a host of opportunities for growth and career development. Salary ranges vary ($37,000 - $67,000) depending on education and years of experience.
Articulations/Accreditations
Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
For additional information on the most current list of RCTC program articulations see us at: http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/articulations/index.html
Advisors:
Nirmala Kotagal Ph.D., RCTC Program Advisor, at 507-280-2816 or nirmala.kotagal@roch.edu.
Lori A. Carlson, MBA,RN, Mayo Program Director, at 507-538-1583 or carlson.lori@mayo.edu.
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Program Course Requirements
Course Schedule
Clinical Research Study Coordinator AAS Course Requirements
Clinical Research Study Coordinator Diploma Course Requirements
Rochester Community and Technical College