Study Start-Up Specialist Foundation

Why become a Clinical Study Start-Up (SSU) Specialist?

Clinical research is one of the fastest growing industries globally at 6-8% increase every year. The Study Start-Up (SSU) Specialists or sometimes referred to as Initiation Clinical Site Managers (iCSM) function as a subject matter expert on all SSU-related activities and their role is to oversee and lead SSU activities in collaboration with other clinical research positions. They are also in charge of SSU process improvement and patient recruitment strategies. This role is the equivalent of a Clinical Research Associate but specialises in only the beginning stages of a clinical trial before the site (hospital/clinical) is activated, and does not involve traveling. This provides great career opportunities for anyone starting new in the industry.

Starting SSU specialist salaries are from about AU$60,000 in Australia, €30.000 in Europe, and US$55.000 in the USA. Next to great starting salaries there are fast career pathways, promotions to come within 2-3 years into professional levels, taking salaries up to AU$130,000 in Australia (excluding bonuses), €45.000 in Europe, and US$95.000 in the USA.

If you have prior qualifications in STEM/Health, you have a good chance of entering this industry as an SSU specialist or an Initiation Clinical Site Manager (iCSM).

Why choose Clueo Clinical Industry Foundation?

Upon successful completion of this program, you will have all the competencies to enter the industry as an SSU specialist or an Initiation Clinical Site Manager (iCSM).

What you’ll learn

You will gain the following essential knowledge and skills in our SSU Specialist Industry Foundation:

Who is this program for?

This program is ideal for anyone with little to no experience, who is interested in becoming a Clinical Study Start-Up (SSU) specialist or an Initiation Clinical Site Manager (iCSM).

Requirements

Minimum prerequisite: 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 prior exposure to or work-experience in a health- or science-related industry.

Duration

The Industry Foundation can be completed in approximately 3 months. However, you’ll have up to 365 days from program commencement to complete.

Course Delivery

The Industry Foundation is a self-paced virtual training program thoughtfully designed to tailor to your own individual learning style(s). This means you can complete the program anywhere, at anytime.

Please note: Our virtual live on-demand tutorials facilitated by Industry Experts are only available at specific scheduled times.

Certification

• To obtain the Certified Completion Certificate in SSU Specialist Industry Foundation, you will need a score of ≥ 80% to pass all assessments and quizzes.
• You’ll have unlimited chances to take individual module and course 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 SSU Specialist Industry Foundation will be awarded after you have successfully passed the Final Assessment.

Tuition

You have 3 payment options for this program:

How to enroll

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