🏢 For Employers & Research Sites
Welcome to NCRCA Employer Accreditation
At NCRCA, we believe the integrity of clinical research starts with your team. As an employer-accredited organization, you’re not just meeting industry standards—you’re leading them. Here’s how we support and elevate accredited employers:
Why Become an NCRCA-Accredited Employer?
- Boost Sponsor Confidence
Accredited employers are listed in the public Employer Accreditation Registry, making it easy for sponsors to verify credentialed, compliant teams at a glance. - Unify Staff Training & Certification
Streamline onboarding and ongoing credentialing with group exam sessions and employer-managed CEU tracking tools. - Enhance Quality & Compliance
Empower your organization to consistently meet global patient safety, data integrity, and ethics standards through our annual certification framework. - Stay Audit‑Ready Year‑Round
Employer accreditation includes embedded systems to verify valid credentials, 500 work hours per year, annual CEUs, and re-accreditation reminders—ensuring you always pass sponsor or regulatory audits with ease.
How It Works
- Submit Your Letter of Intent
Begin your path to accreditation by expressing interest and requesting the application form. - Complete Our Accreditation Review
We’ll assess your policies, staff certification documentation, and CEU tracking procedures to confirm alignment with NCRCA and GCRAA global standards. - Gain Accreditation & Registry Listing
Once approved, your organization is formally accredited and listed in our searchable sponsor registry for maximum visibility. - Manage Ongoing Compliance
Maintain accreditation with annual recertification, CEU tracking tools, and continuous access to group training resources.
Partnering With NCRCA: Your Benefits
- Recognition from Sponsors & CROs
Demonstrate your commitment to excellence by being a visible, verified institution trusted across the industry. - Centralized Credential Management
Manage staff certifications and CEU completion in one branded platform, reducing manual oversight. - Access to Specialized Support
Accredited employers receive priority access to training sessions, conference discounts, compliance updates, and sponsor collaboration opportunities. - Elevated Site Value
Accreditation signals professionalism, reliability, and legal compliance—helping attract top-tier sponsors and trial opportunities.
Is Employer Accreditation Right for You?
If your organization:
- Conducts sponsor-funded clinical trials
- Employs personnel in roles such as phlebotomists, technicians, assistants, or coordinators
- Values consistent credentialing, audit-readiness, and global compliance…
…then employer accreditation is a strategic advantage for efficiency, credibility, and long-term sustainability.
Ready to Begin?
Start your accreditation journey by visiting ncrca.org/employer, filling out the Letter of Intent, and requesting the application. For answers or support, email us at support@ncrca.org or call our Employer Relations team.
Thank you for partnering with NCRCA to help safeguard the future of ethical, compliant, and patient-centered clinical research. Together, we elevate the standards—and the people—who power it.