Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Location: PCC-West Campus, Tucson, AZ,
FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION CONTACT: 520-206-3047
A. Course Objective:
Description: Learn to manage clinical research trials involving human subjects while preparing to take the Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification exam.
Competencies to be achieved:
Upon successful completion of the Clinical Research Coordinator AAS program, the learner will be able to:
• To meet or exceed the educational standards established by the leading national research associations, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals and the Society of Clinical Research Associates, Inc.
• To develop community partnerships that benefits the education of our students.
• To promote and support lifelong learning and career progression through Research Professional continuing education.
• To graduate students who are knowledgeable, clinically competent, ethical and caring professionals.
• To prepare students to qualify for and successfully pass the written examinations offered by either national association.
• To incorporate program and community health activities to introduce and promote diversity and multicultural growth and development.
• To enhance student recruitment, remediation, retention and program completion.
• To make the most of evidence-based instruction and service-learning to develop and expand student skills in current trends and technology.
• To ensure that all outcome measures meet the accountability guidelines of the College, the national associations and the needs of the community.
• To develop distance learning formats in order to enrich the student’s learning
.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$9,431.87
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Each course has a required textbook indicated in the course syllabus. For information contact: 520-206-3047
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
For information contact: 520-206-3047
• Paper
• Writing implements; ballpoint pen
• Calculator
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: Sharon Macias; smacias3@pima.edu; 520-724-7653
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.pima.edu/programs-courses/credit-programs-degrees/health-professions/clinical-research/clinical-research-aas.html
G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Fingerprinting and criminal background information may be a part of many state and federal licensing and certification processes
• Other requirements needed:
This program is a special admissions program.
Students need to complete all of the following steps in order to be admitted into the program:
• Attend an Allied Health Information Session
• Schedule a meeting with the Program Director by calling 520.206.2153 or emailing rlennon1@pima.edu
• Submit a program application, immunization records and proof of health insurance
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://www.pima.edu/paying-for-school/paying-your-bill/refunds/
https://www.pima.edu/current-students/complaint-processes/
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: No,
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: No,
Career Pathway:
• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes,
Clinical research coordinators find employment in academic medical centers, industry (drug and device) clinical research and private research organizations
• Accredited Curriculum:
(This is referring to the course being accredited,
not the test or school)
Yes or No: The courses in this award are accredited through the Higher Learning Commission, but not by a separate accrediting agency
Accrediting Agency and link to website: https://www.hlcommission.org/
J. Credential Attainment Rate: of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
74
Hours
61
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
NA
Training Location(s)
Pima Community College/Northwest Campus,Tucson, AZ
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Type of Attainment:
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Name of Credential
Clinical Research Coordinator AAS
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$537.00 Books
In-State Tuition
$8,190.50 Differential Tuition, Pay A In State
Other Fees
$418.37 Course Fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$21,444.50 Differential Tuition, Pay A Out of State
Registration Fee
$75.00 Ea Sem $15
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$211.00 Supplies, Lab Fees; Course Access Materials
Total In-State Program Cost
$9,431.87
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$22,685.87
