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CLINICAL RESEARCH MONITORING AND COORDINATION FAQ
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CRCM Course Specific Questions
Course Information
[back to top]How do I register for the CRCM course?
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Registration is all done on-line with minimal effort. Here are the items you will need: Credit Card, and your email address.
Website: http://www.nursing.msu.edu/cracrc.aspx
Questions regarding registration please call (517)355-6525.
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We offer this course in collaboration with Applied Quality Solutions and the syllabus is not available for distribution; however, we have a demonstration of the course available. You will be able to see a shortened version of a module and the topic areas of the program once you enter this demonstration module. Would you like to be enrolled in this demonstration module?
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There are ten chapters and two exams. Those chapters start with a video introduction and then followed by a slide show with voice over. Please note that the first two slides are deliberately left silent because they were discussed in the video. Each chapter has a home work assignment. The questions are in the textbook and the answers are available in your ANGEL program. The course materials including the text will be sent to you when you register for the course.
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The cost of the entire program is $1,875.
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Once you receive course materials, refunds are not available.
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The price of the course includes all required course materials. Textbooks will be sent via UPS express mail upon registering for the course.
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It should take the average learner about 33 hours. You can spread those 33 hours over a period of time as needed. The maximum time we allow is six months.
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We realize that each learner has a different lifestyle and we allow time to complete. We would expect you should complete the program within six months.
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It takes us approximately 48 hours to complete the enrollment process. Upon enrollment you will receive an email from ANGEL at Michigan State University with your network Id and password. Please review your Spam and Trash folder for the ANGEL email subject line.
Computer and Internet Information
[back to top]What computer skills do I need for this course?
Minimal computer skills are required for this program. You need to be able to know how to navigate in a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Mozilla and have an email account. The first module provides you with an orientation to the online course platform that we use, called ANGEL. There are video clips, animations, and slide show graphics within the course itself. It is highly recommended that you have a computer with a high-speed internet access and speakers. (Some students who live in areas where high-speed internet is not available have used their local public library computers.)
NOTE - Computer Requirements for Certificate Courses:
Our courses require that you have specific technology configuration. This link provides details of these requirements: http://www.nursing.msu.edu/downloads/CONComputer
TechnologyRequirementsv2.pdf
Some of our courses utilize pop-up windows. If you are using a pop-up blocker you may have to disable it in order to see all of our examples.
If you have questions or concerns, please call the MSU HELP Desk locally at 517-355-2345 or toll free at 800-500-1554.
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Your phone, cable, or satellite company should be able to inform you of the availability of DSL in your area. Sometimes they offer specials to new customers. Don't forget to ask if they are running specials on first time hookups.
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There are three kinds of support. MSU Help Desk is available 7 days a week 24 hours a day except for Holiday hours when students are not on campus. Specific content questions should go to the instructor of the course, and lastly our secretary may be able to answer quick questions, but the preferred method is through the Help Desk. To reach the help desk call 800-500-1554. Help desk hours and information is also available when you access the course.
Fees and Payment Options
[back to top]What payment options are available? Do I need to pay for the whole course at one time?
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We accept checks, credit cards, and purchase orders. All payments must be received upon registration, prior to beginning the course.
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Michigan State University does not offer financial aid for continuing education courses.
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Yes, as long as the lender gives you the check and they make the check out to either you or MSU. Because you are not a matriculated student, student loans that have to be processed through the Office of Financial Aid, will not work.
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No Worker Left Behind is a program offered through the State of Michigan for Michigan residents. This program is for workers who have been displaced from a position or who meet other criteria. RN Refresher is an approved program. To determine if you qualify, you should contact Michigan Works in your area at http://www.michigan.gov/nwlb. All our eligible programs are listed on their website.
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American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa.
Continuing Education Credits
[back to top]Will I receive Nursing Continuing Education contact hours (CE) for this program?
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Yes, this program is approved for 33 Nursing Continuing Education contact hours. Michigan State University College of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Michigan Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation. Provider # 06-091-PROV MNAMSU College of Nursing - Professional Education, A104 Life Sciences Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1317
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This is a non-credit continuing education course.
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This course is designed for professionals wishing to enter the clinical research field or to update their resumes. It can be used as a prep course prior to taking one of the various industry group certification exams. Most of these certifications require that individuals must meet additional experience requirements before qualifying to sit for the exam. The FDA does recommend continuing education, but does not require any type of certification to work in research.
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You will receive two certificates. One is a CE certificate for 33 contact hours. The other certificate is from Michigan State University College of Nursing. It states that you have successfully completed the training. Note: these certificates do not certify you as either a CRA or CRC (Clinical research Associate or Clinical Research Coordinator) instead they verify that you have successfully completed the program at MSU.
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It takes about two weeks for us to send you the certificates.
CRCM Course Specific Questions
[back to top]What does this course cover to advance my skills in clinical research?
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This course provides a thorough overview of the roles and responsibilities of the clinical research monitor and coordinator. It has been created to provide you with the key skills, job criteria and industry expectations of both job roles. Upon completion, you will have the basic training to participate in the drug development; identify ethical issues in clinical research; and understand good clinical practices as they relate to studies designed to support medication awaiting worldwide marketing. This course will also provide you with a certificate that shows potential employers and the FDA that you have current training from MSU College of Nursing, a nationally recognized and accredited university.
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Clinical Research Coordinators work directly with physicians during clinical trials. These CRCs ensure proper treatment and care of patients who participate in the tens of thousands of ongoing worldwide research trials.
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Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) or Monitors are critical pharmaceutical team representatives who oversee ethical treatment of patients while assuring quality conduct of the trials: exciting travel and professional networking highlight the breadth of this career opportunity.
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If you do not have a Bachelors degree, please contact us at nurse.ce@msu.edu to discuss your eligibility. Life Science majors, nurses and physicians are the major audience. Other science degreed individuals should consider enrollment since the pharmaceutical industry employs such persons that have a diverse understanding of scientific principles needed for the wide-range of therapeutics and medical devices currently being developed. Other professionals that may consider this course include: Chemists, Engineers, Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives, Medical Technologists, Laboratory Technicians, Clinical Research Associates, Physicians, Dentists, Physician Assistants, Medical Monitors, Pharmacists, Pharmacologists, Physical Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, Psychologists, Biologists, Medical Writers and Data Managers.
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A Bachelors degree is typically required to be hired as a CRA. If you have some type of life sciences background, you will be able to better understand the medical science side of the course, but it is not strictly necessary. You do not need medical training to be a CRA. If you do not have a Bachelors Degree, contact us at appliedqualitysolutions@yahoo.com discuss your eligibility.
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