Clinical Trial Assistant IBP

Why become a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA)?

Clinical research is one of the fastest growing industries globally at 6-8% increase every year. The role of a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) serves as an ideal starting point for launching a career in this thriving industry. With burgeoning early career prospects, now presents an opportune moment for aspiring candidates to enter this expanding field.

CTA salaries start from about AU$50000 in Australia, €25000 in Europe, and US$40000 in the USA. Alongside competitive starting salary, rapid career advancement leads to promotions within 1-2 years.

Why choose Clueo Clinical Industry-Bridging Program (IBP)?

Clueo Clinical’s Clinical Trial Assistant Industry-Bridging Program (CTA-IBP) is a holistic and comprehensive program that addresses all the major gaps and barriers for aspiring individuals from STEM/Health backgrounds to break-into the Clinical Research Industry as a CTA. This program offers a deep dive into the fundamental principles, skills, and responsibilities required to effectively support clinical trials.

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Clueo Clinical Promise

In addition to Our Promise, you will have the below four (4) unmatched advantages as part of our CTA Industry-Bridging Program.

1. Full comprehensive job training encompassing both theoretical and practical aspects.
2. Career Accelerator Coaching aimed at enhancing your success in industry job interviews.
3. Upon successful program completion, the chance for direct connections to industry employers or comprehensive assistance with job applications to your preferred industry employer/s.
4. Enjoy a one-year complimentary Clueo Clinical Society Membership, offering perks like on-the-job support, career mentorship, and additional benefits.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will have all the competencies to enter the industry as Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) or Clinical Research Administrator.

Key Learning Objectives:

You will gain the following essential knowledge and skills in our CTA-IBP program:

• Understanding the Clinical Trial Landscape: Explore the regulatory framework, ethical considerations, and the drug development process.
• Trial Documentation and Compliance: Learn to navigate essential trial documents, ensure compliance with protocols, and adhere to regulatory guidelines.
• Data Management Essentials: Master data entry, verification, and quality control techniques crucial for maintaining accurate trial data.
• Site Coordination and Communication: Develop effective communication skills for liaising with sites, investigators, and sponsors.
• Safety Oversight and Reporting: Understand safety reporting requirements, adverse event management, and ensuring participant welfare.
• Project Management and Administrative Skills: Gain organizational skills, task prioritization, and administrative capabilities vital for supporting trial operations.
• Technology in Clinical Trials: Familiarize with electronic data capture systems, databases, and software used in clinical research.

Upon completion of this training program, participants will have a strong foundation in clinical trial operations, regulatory compliance, data management, and effective communication, enabling them to contribute effectively to the successful execution of clinical trials.

Who is this program for?

This program caters to individuals aspiring to enter the clinical research field as CTAs, recent graduates in life sciences, healthcare professionals seeking to transition to clinical research, or professionals looking to expand their expertise.

• has little to no industry experience
• wants to become a clinical trial assistant (CTA) (also known as clinical research administrator)
• wants a guaranteed, industry endorsed qualification to break into the clinical research industry

Requirements

• Tertiary education in a related science or health care discipline
• No prior clinical research experience is necessary to commence this course. It is advantageous, however, if you already have 1-2 years of work-experience in a health- or science-related industry
• This program is currently only available in Australia. You must have proof (working visa or Australian passport) of your eligibility to work in Australia to enroll.

Duration

1. Clueo Clinical CTA Job Training Program offers a self-paced virtual training, typically finished in about 2-3 months, allowing completion within a flexible 2-year period.
2. Career Accelerator Coaching: You’ll enjoy live coaching access for up to 12 months.
3. Job application: You’ll receive unlimited personalized on-demand support until securing your initial industry job or for up to 2 years.

Course Delivery

This program adopts a blended learning approach combining lectures, case studies, interactive workshops, and practical exercises. Participants engage in real-world scenarios, simulations, and hands-on experiences to reinforce learning. Almost all program components can be completed virtually from anywhere and at your preferred pace. Live masterclasses are scheduled sessions conducted by industry experts.

Certification

• To obtain the Certified Completion Certificate in CTA Industry-Bridging Program, you will need a score of ≥ 80% to pass all assessments and quizzes.
• You’ll have unlimited chances to take your course mini and final quizzes.
• You’ll have ONLY two (2) attempts to take the Final Assessment, which is a 2-hour exam. Failing the initial 2 attempts will result in a minimum 2-month delay before ONE (1) final attempt can be granted, during which we recommend you relearn the course materials that you have not yet mastered.

If you meet these criteria, your Certified Completion Certificate in CTA Industry-Bridging Program will be awarded after you finished the program.

Tuition

You have 3 payment options for this program:

How to enroll

We have 3 enrollment periods per year as indicated below. The exact dates are announced on our website 30 days from enrollment date. To be notified of when the next enrollment period opens, subscribe to our newsletter or pre-enroll.

More Information

If you would like to know more about our CRA IBP program, please contact us.