Exam Timetable
Friday 18th May 2012 (Closing date for applications 4th May 2012)
Thursday 25th October 2012 (Closing date for applications 11th October 2012)
- Venues worldwide -
For over 30 years, The Institute of Clinical Research has provided high quality training, networking and support to the clinical research sector.
Taking the step to become certified, you will be able to provide evidence of your experience and expertise as a clinical research professional. By passing an ICR exam you will attain certification and a diploma of your clinical research knowledge and skills.
Benefits of ICR exams
ICR Exam
The ICR Exam is aimed at those who wish to become a Registered Member (RICR) of the Institute, and have at least one years experience in Clinical Research.
Global GCP Certification Exam
The Global GCP Certification Exam is designed to confirm the knowledge and ability of more experienced personnel. Those wishing to sit the exam must have at least two years experience in a clinical research role.
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Exam Courses and Support Workshops
ICR Exam course
The Institute’s own course An Introduction to Clinical Trials and Clinical Trials Practice is ideal for gaining the required knowledge. The course introduces the nature and concepts of Clinical Research, the Clinical Trial process and the regulating framework in which they operate. Practical work demonstrates the principles involved in the accurate reading of data and its presentation and the need to work to a standard set of principles – Standard Operating Procedures or SOPs. Lectures are highly informal and interactive so as to introduce individuals gradually to the industry requirements.
The Certificate examination is based on the syllabus of this three-day course.
Exam support workshops
Exam support workshops include hints and tips when taking examinations with emphasis on how to answer Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
The workshops are interactive and utilise mock questions to get candidates used to the question format and demonstrate common pitfalls in completing MCQ papers. The questions will be based on the syllabus. Analysis of the answers to these mock questions will be used to help candidates to identify areas of strength and weakness. The identification of weak areas can help candidates put a revision plan or strategy in place or if indicated a brief review of a topic may be conducted.
The examination will cover the three main areas Guidelines and Regulations, Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials and the Process of Conducting a Clinical Trial
Preparation for the ICR Global GCP Certification exam
The examination will be in the form of a single paper in three sections:
- Section 1 Core compulsory ICH GCP section
- Section 2 Global variations Candidates choose to answer questions on CFR, EU Directive or country specifics. (currently available for India)
- Section 3 Functional Variations Candidates choose to answer questions on issues relating to Site Staff, CRA, CTA or Project Management.
The workshop will give detailed hints and tips about preparation for sitting exams including:
For more information on any of the exams please click on the links provided.
If you have any further queries, or would like to discuss exams in more detail, please contact the Training and Education Co-ordinator
on +44 1628 536967.
