🏅 Nationally Certified Clinical Research Administrative Assistant™ (NCCRAA)™
The Nationally Certified Clinical Research Administrative Assistant (NCCRAA) credential, offered by the National Clinical Research Certification Association™ (NCRCA™), is designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate core competencies in the administrative and operational aspects of clinical research.
The NCCRAA™ is ideal for professionals who provide essential support to clinical research teams, including documentation management, regulatory compliance assistance, scheduling, communication with sponsors and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and coordination of trial logistics. These certified professionals play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of clinical trial operations.
✅ Key Competencies:
- Clinical trial documentation and data entry
- Informed consent tracking and filing
- IRB and sponsor communication support
- Regulatory compliance assistance (GCP, FDA, ICH)
- Scheduling of study visits and trial-related meetings
- Maintaining clinical trial master files (TMFs)
- Patient recruitment support and coordination
📌 Who Should Apply:
- Medical administrative assistants working in clinical research
- Clinical trial office coordinators
- Research site or CRO support staff
- Entry-level professionals seeking a recognized credential in clinical trial administration
📚 Certification Benefits:
- National recognition of clinical research administrative expertise
- Enhanced job readiness for roles in academic centers, hospitals, and CROs
- Demonstrates understanding of regulatory and operational trial requirements
- Preferred by employers seeking professionally credentialed research staff
NCRCA Credential Overview – NCCRAA Nationally Certified Clinical Research Administrative Assistant
NCCRAA – Nationally Certified Clinical Research Administrative Assistant
Credential Description
A national certification for administrative assistants supporting the operational, regulatory, and documentation needs of clinical trials.
Job Analysis
– Trial Documentation Management: Maintain investigator files and regulatory binders
– Scheduling & Coordination: Set appointments, coordinate with trial staff and participants – Data Entry: Input administrative and clinical data into trial systems
– Sponsor Communication: Relay essential updates to sponsor contacts
Eligibility Requirements
– Employed by NCRCA-accredited partner employer
– OR complete 1-Day National Certification Bridge Program – OR attend an NCRCA-hosted Certification Conference
Exam Format
100 multiple-choice questions
Exam Content Breakdown
– Administrative Documentation & Filing – 30%
– Scheduling & Office Coordination – 25%
– Clinical Trial Terminology & Compliance – 20% – Data Handling & Entry – 15%
– Ethics & Participant Privacy – 10%
Initial Certification Fee
$398
Annual Maintenance Fee
$398
Renewal Requirements
– 500 hours verified employment
NCRCA Credential Overview – NCCRAA Nationally Certified Clinical Research Administrative Assistant
– 10 CE hours related to the role
– $398 renewal fee submitted before expiration