Hi Mario, thank you soooo much for uploading this video. I found this video very helpful. In fact, as you mention, there are no much content available in RUclips with regard to CCRA exam. Thanks again for taking the effort for creating and uploading this content on RUclips. I am a Pharm-D graduate and I have 3 plus years of working experience as a CRA in India. I am moving to Canada in 4 months. I am planning on appearing for this exam online. However, could you please help me understand if we need a clinical research degree to become eligible for this exam. Also, while preparing for this exam in ACPR website, I found that some of the courses listed are with Contact hours and some are not. Could you please help me understand what is the contact hours used for in those courses. How does it help. Please note, I am a member of ACPR. Thank you.
You do not need a clinical research degree to take the exam. You only need approximately 2 years of prior CRA experience. ACRP can review your CV to see if you qualify to sit for the exam. The contact hours are continuing education hours that you will need to upkeep your certification.
I do not think it would be that helpful as it'll likely only help you answer a few questions at best. The best resource to go over would ICH E6 R2 multiple times combined with sample questions. That's where about half the exam questions come from.
It depends on your experience level and current knowledge of regulations. I took the CCRA exam with 18 years of clinical research experience so started refreshing my knowledge 90 days before the exam by reading through the relevant ICH GCP sections for an hour a day and studied seriously for 2 weeks leading to the exam date (it would have been similar for the CP exam). I had a colleague that had 5 years of experience and she started studying about 6 months ahead of the exam with a 90 day intense study window leading up to the exam.
If I remember correctly, I just found free questions on Quizlet to practice. You should be able to google around for "ACRP CCRA exam questions" and find a few resources. Technically, you could also purchase a question bank though the questions are out there.
I took the exam a while ago. I spend about a month total. For the first two weeks I read the regulations for 1 to 2 hrs a day after work. For the final two weeks, I increased to 2-4 hrs trying to answer sample questions. I was already really familiar with the content so most people may need more time and I'd budget 3 months for most.
Thanks for the video series. I plan to study along with your video.
Hi Mario, thank you soooo much for uploading this video. I found this video very helpful. In fact, as you mention, there are no much content available in RUclips with regard to CCRA exam. Thanks again for taking the effort for creating and uploading this content on RUclips. I am a Pharm-D graduate and I have 3 plus years of working experience as a CRA in India. I am moving to Canada in 4 months. I am planning on appearing for this exam online. However, could you please help me understand if we need a clinical research degree to become eligible for this exam. Also, while preparing for this exam in ACPR website, I found that some of the courses listed are with Contact hours and some are not. Could you please help me understand what is the contact hours used for in those courses. How does it help. Please note, I am a member of ACPR. Thank you.
You do not need a clinical research degree to take the exam. You only need approximately 2 years of prior CRA experience. ACRP can review your CV to see if you qualify to sit for the exam. The contact hours are continuing education hours that you will need to upkeep your certification.
Would going back over CITI training be helpful for the exam?
I do not think it would be that helpful as it'll likely only help you answer a few questions at best. The best resource to go over would ICH E6 R2 multiple times combined with sample questions. That's where about half the exam questions come from.
Hello Mario, what is approximate time it takes to prepare for ACRP CP or CCRA or CRCC exams?
It depends on your experience level and current knowledge of regulations. I took the CCRA exam with 18 years of clinical research experience so started refreshing my knowledge 90 days before the exam by reading through the relevant ICH GCP sections for an hour a day and studied seriously for 2 weeks leading to the exam date (it would have been similar for the CP exam). I had a colleague that had 5 years of experience and she started studying about 6 months ahead of the exam with a 90 day intense study window leading up to the exam.
Hi! Where is the best place to find practice questions?
If I remember correctly, I just found free questions on Quizlet to practice. You should be able to google around for "ACRP CCRA exam questions" and find a few resources. Technically, you could also purchase a question bank though the questions are out there.
How many months are you dedicating to preparation?
I took the exam a while ago. I spend about a month total. For the first two weeks I read the regulations for 1 to 2 hrs a day after work. For the final two weeks, I increased to 2-4 hrs trying to answer sample questions. I was already really familiar with the content so most people may need more time and I'd budget 3 months for most.
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