NCRCA Certification’s Chart

NCRCA Certification Overview Chart

CredentialFull NameRole FocusKey DutiesExam FormatRenewal Requirements
NCCRPTNationally Certified Clinical Research Phlebotomy Technician™Blood collection in trialsDraw blood, label specimens, ensure sample integrityWritten + Practical10 CEUs + 500 hrs/year
NCCRMANationally Certified Clinical Research Medical Assistant™Front/back-office supportVitals, trial prep, admin intakeWritten + Practical10 CEUs + 500 hrs/year
NCCRPCTNationally Certified Clinical Research Patient Care Technician™Direct patient care during trialsMonitor patients, assist with procedures, transportWritten + Practical10 CEUs + 500 hrs/year
NCCRAANationally Certified Clinical Research Administrative Assistant™Research data and office supportData entry, logs, documentation, schedulingWritten Only10 CEUs + 500 hrs/year
NCCRTNationally Certified Clinical Research Technician™Equipment handling & diagnosticsImaging, specimen prep, monitor readingsWritten + Practical10 CEUs + 500 hrs/year
NCCRASNationally Certified Clinical Research Assistant Supervisor™Lead assistant staffManage CRAs, verify task completion, quality controlWritten Only10 CEUs + 500 hrs/year
NCCRDNationally Certified Clinical Research Director™Site leadership & complianceSupervise full research ops, ensure protocol adherenceWritten Only10 CEUs + 500 hrs/year
NCCRTMNationally Certified Clinical Research Trials Manager™Manage trial workflowBudget, staff oversight, reporting, protocol management Written Only10 CEUs + 500 hrs/year
NCCRPNationally Certified Clinical Research Professional™Multi-role certified professionalCombines admin, patient, and technical responsibilitiesWritten + Practical10 CEUs + 500 hrs/year
NCCRANationally Certified Clinical Research Assistant™Entry-level clinical supportData logs, documentation, patient intakeWritten Only10 CEUs + 500 hrs/year
NCCRPPTNationally Certified Clinical Research Pediatric Phlebotomy Technician™Pediatric blood draws in trialsPediatric specimen collection, safety, consentWritten + Practical10 CEUs + 500 hrs/year

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