How can I become NCRCA Certified

šŸ„ How Can I Become NCRCAā„¢ Certified?

To become certified by the National Clinical Research Certification Associationā„¢ (NCRCAā„¢), you must be employed by an NCRCA-accredited clinical research site, healthcare facility, academic institution, or training provider. NCRCA certification ensures national and global compliance, sponsor trust, and trial safety.

šŸ”¹ Step 1: Choose Your Certification

NCRCA offers nationally recognized credentials for the full range of clinical research roles:

Credential CodeCredential Title
NCCRPTNationally Certified Clinical Research Phlebotomy Technicianā„¢
NCCRPT-PEDNationally Certified Clinical Research Pediatric Phlebotomy Technicianā„¢
NCCRMANationally Certified Clinical Research Medical Assistantā„¢
NCCRPCTNationally Certified Clinical Research Patient Care Technicianā„¢
NCCRAANationally Certified Clinical Research Administrative Assistantā„¢
NCCRTNationally Certified Clinical Research Technicianā„¢
NCCRASNationally Certified Clinical Research Assistant Supervisorā„¢
NCCRDNationally Certified Clinical Research Directorā„¢
NCCRTMNationally Certified Clinical Research Trials Managerā„¢
NCCRPNationally Certified Clinical Research Professionalā„¢
NCCRANationally Certified Clinical Research Assistantā„¢

šŸ”¹ Step 2: Be Employed by an NCRCA-Accredited Partner

NCRCA credentials are only available to clinical research professionals who are:

  • Currently employed by an NCRCA-accredited organization
  • Or enrolled in a partnered training program approved by NCRCA

Check your employerā€™s status at: www.ncrca.org/employer-partnership

šŸ”¹ Step 3: Complete Required Training

Each certification includes:

  • Online or group-based role-specific training
  • Hands-on skills evaluation (where applicable)
  • A written certification exam administered by NCRCA or your employer
  • Documentation of supervised clinical hours or training logs

For example:
NCCRPT-PED candidates must demonstrate pediatric phlebotomy skills including vein selection, pediatric safety, and protocol adherence for infants through adolescents.

šŸ”¹ Step 4: Pass the Exam & Receive Your Credential

Once you pass the NCRCA exam and training checklist:

  • You will receive a digital and physical certification, valid nationally.
  • Your name will be added to the NCRCA credential verification system for sponsors and employers to verify.

šŸ” Step 5: Maintain Your Certification Annually

To keep your credential active:

  • Submit proof of 500 hours of employment annually in a clinical research role
  • Complete 10 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) annually
  • Pay your annual renewal fee of $398
  • Keep your contact and employer information updated in the NCRCA Portal

šŸ“Œ Summary Pathway

StepAction
1ļøāƒ£Be employed by an NCRCA-accredited employer or program
2ļøāƒ£Choose the credential that matches your current role
3ļøāƒ£Complete required training + skills evaluation
4ļøāƒ£Pass the NCRCA certification exam
5ļøāƒ£Maintain certification annually (CEUs + work hours)

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