š§Ŗ NCRCA Exam Team
Protecting the Integrity of Clinical Research Through Rigorous National Certification Exams
The NCRCA Exam Team oversees the design, development, administration, and scoring of all certification exams offered by the National Clinical Research Certification Association (NCRCA). Our mission is to ensure that all examinations accurately reflect national standards, job role competencies, and evolving industry regulations to prepare clinical research professionals for real-world responsibilities.
šÆ Our Mission
The Exam Team is committed to:
- Upholding the credibility, fairness, and security of all NCRCA certification exams
- Ensuring each exam reflects the current scope of practice and global regulatory expectations
- Developing exams that accurately assess knowledge, skills, and competencies required for safe and effective clinical research practice
- Supporting sponsors, CROs, and employers with qualified, certified professionals they can trust
š Exam Development and Oversight
Each NCRCA credential is developed through a structured process that includes:
- Job Task Analyses (JTAs) conducted with subject matter experts (SMEs)
- Alignment with national certification benchmarks and GCRAA global standards
- Continuous review and updating to reflect changes in the clinical research landscape
- Secure item banking, psychometric analysis, and exam blueprint validation
NCRCA exams are designed to assess critical thinking, procedural knowledge, patient interaction, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance for each clinical research role.
š Exams We Manage
The Exam Team develops and maintains exams for all NCRCA credentials, including but not limited to:
- Nationally Certified Clinical Research Medical Assistant (NCCRMA)
- Nationally Certified Clinical Research Phlebotomy Technician (NCCRPT)
- Nationally Certified Clinical Research EKG Technician (NCCR-EKG)
- Nationally Certified Clinical Research Patient Care Technician (NCCRPCT)
- Nationally Certified Clinical Research Administrative Assistant (NCCRAA)
- Nationally Certified Clinical Research Assistant (NCCRA)
- Nationally Certified Clinical Research Trials Manager (NCCRTM)
- And additional clinical research-focused credentials
š Exam Formats
NCRCA offers a range of exam formats to accommodate different learning paths and settings:
- Standard Online Exams with remote proctoring
- One-Day National Certification Bridge Exams (with skills testing)
- Free Biannual Certification Challenge Conferences in Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C.
- In-Person Group Exams for accredited employer training sessions
š Security and Confidentiality
Exam content is highly protected and may not be copied, shared, or duplicated. NCRCA will take legal action against any individual or organization attempting to compromise the integrity of its exams or intellectual property.
š© Contact the Exam Team
Have a question about exam content, scheduling, or accommodations? Reach out to us:
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