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Clinical Research
 
Duration:
4 Weeks / 110 Hours
 
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Roles in Clinical Trial Management (CRA, CTA, CRC, CSM)

Introduction – Roles in Clinical Trial Management

Clinical Trial Management requires collaboration across sponsors, CROs, and clinical sites. Within this ecosystem, roles such as Clinical Research Associate (CRA), Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA), Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), and Clinical Study Manager (CSM) are vital for ensuring trial efficiency, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.

The RCTM program introduces learners to the responsibilities, workflows, and interactions of these roles. It provides practical insights into how each position contributes to the success of a trial, making it an essential foundation for individuals entering clinical research operations.

Course Name :  Roles in Clinical Trial Management (CRA, CTA, CRC, CSM)
Course Code :  RCTM
Experience Level :  Entry-Level
Qualification :  Bachelor’s / Master’s in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, or related fields
Student Category :  Clinical Trial Professionals, Site Staff, Regulatory & Data Management Beginners, Career Changers

Delivery Type

SIP – Self-Paced Online with Support

Duration & Delivery
  1. Course Duration: 4 weeks (110 hours)
  2. Format: Self-Paced Online with Support (narrated lessons, readings, quizzes, and role-based tasks).
Key Learning Objectives

   By completing this program, learners will:

  1. Understand the differences and overlaps between CRA, CTA, CRC, and CSM roles.
  2. Learn the day-to-day tasks for each role in clinical trial execution.
  3. Explore how trial roles support ICH-GCP compliance and data quality.
  4. Review the communication pathways between sites, sponsors, and CROs.
  5. Gain insights into career progression pathways within CTM.
  6. Practise case scenarios to recognize role-specific challenges and solutions.
Who Should Take This Course
  1. Aspiring CRAs, CRCs, and CTAs starting in clinical research.
  2. Site staff seeking to transition into broader CTM roles.
  3. Clinical Data Managers and Regulatory staff learning operational context.
  4. Career changers exploring opportunities in CROs, pharma, or site management
Benefits & Outcomes
  1. Gain a clear understanding of CTM roles and responsibilities.
  2. Learn how different roles collaborate for trial success.
  3. Build confidence to enter entry-level CRA, CTA, or CRC roles.
  4. Explore career progression into leadership roles such as CSM or CTM Lead.
Career Pathways: After completing this course
  1. Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA)
  2. Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
  3. Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
  4. Clinical Study Manager (CSM)
  5. Clinical Operations Lead

Curriculum & Modules

Modules
1. Introduction to Clinical Trial Management Roles

2. Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Monitoring & Site Oversight

3. Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) – Trial Documentation & Coordination

4. Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) – Site-Level Data & Patient Interaction

5. Clinical Study Manager (CSM) – Oversight, Budgets, and Deliverables

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration Between Roles

7. Regulatory Expectations for Role Accountability

8. Common Challenges & Best Practices in Trial Roles

9. Case Studies – Role-Specific Scenarios in Multicenter Trials

10. Career Pathways – From Entry Roles to Leadership in CTM
Getting in Touch:

For more information, please call us at +1 732.770.4100 / +1 732.207.4564 (WhatsApp) or email qpdc@qtech-solutions.com. Our course specialists will reach out to you promptly to assist you in taking the next steps toward your career goals.