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HCR 566 Capstone Update Name: Janean Smith

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1. Title of Your Project

“Becoming a CRA ~ Guidance in becoming a CRA”

1. Introduction (Describe your work and its context)

I’ll will be doing a 10-15 PowerPoint:

• Onboarding (What to expect when becoming a CRA)

• Classroom (4-8 weeks’ classroom work)

• SOP Training (3-4-week SOP training

• Project Assignment (Protocol Training and Study-Specific training)

• Shadowing (Working with experience CRA)

• Mentor (Assigned for the first 6 months)

• Tips and Tricks

• Resources

  • Certifications Organizations (ex: ACRP, SOCAR)

  • Information and useful Websites (ex: FDA, HHS, WHO and GCP)

1. Method (Discuss your research or project methodology)

My project will be about how someone who’s in and newcomer to the clinical research associate role. There are many people who are in different roles in clinical research but hopes to break into the CRA role. My PowerPoint will talk about what to expect when you’re entering into the role.

1. References/Resources (List materials, organizations, people, or other resources you have consulted or will consult. Include your reference list)

Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society Corp. CCRPS. (2019). How to become a clinical research associate. Retrieved from:

https://ccrps.org/clinical-research-blog/how-to-become-a-clinical-research-associate-cra

Center Watch Staff (2016). The power of mentoring in the CRA career. Retrieved from:

https://www.centerwatch.com/articles/15133

https://bmcproc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12919-017-0083-8

Sural K. Shah , Bobbi Nodell , Silvia M. Montano , Chris Behrens & Joseph R. Zunt (2011) Clinical research and global health: Mentoring the next generation of health care students, Global Public Health, 6:3, 234-246, DOI: 10.1080/17441692.2010.494248

https://doi.org/10.1080/17441692.2010.494248

**I’ll also be speaking with a couple of Directors at 2 different Clinical Research Organization (CRO) regarding their CRA programs. Just to get an insight on how they handle new comers to the industry and transition employees.

1. Work Completed (Describe where you are at with your project. State what you have done or partially done. Any proposed changes to the plan? Any challenges?)

I’ve completed 6 out of 10 (maybe 15) slides! I’m actually hoping to have my project completed within 2 weeks. I’ve spoking to my mentor for help in reviewing the slides, because I have a habit of add so much information that it takes away from the presentation. I’m hoping to be able to send this project to the head of the department for new and upcoming CRA so I want to make sure it’s not losing the audience.

1. Revised Timeline (Revise any start/finish dates)

I’m actually right on track and I don’t see any changes to where I won’t be able to turn in my project early or on the due date. I’m hoping I would be able to turn in early to receive some feedback on if any changes are needed or if anything should be added.

*** I think this is one of my top favorite class because I’m enjoying doing this project; and I’m not stressed out