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Use the decision chart or view the video to assist you in deciding which Clinical Trials Research Associate (CTRA) program is right for you.
| If you have | Consider these CTRA Programs |
|---|---|
| No prior college work | Associate in Applied Science (AAS degree), CTRA |
| BS Science (biology, chemistry, microbiology, etc) | AAS Degree CTRA Core Competencies Certificate Data Management Certificate |
| AAS or BS in nursing | AAS Degree CTRA Core Competencies Certificate Data Management Certificate |
| Undergraduate (BS) or graduate degree in a healthcare occupation that involves clinical practice and/or direct patient care. | AAS Degree CTRA Core Competencies Certificate Data Management Certificate |
| Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, information systems technology or similar degree. | AAS Degree Data Management Certificate |
| AAS or diploma in a healthcare occupation that involves clinical practice and/or patient care other than those described above. | AAS Degree |
| BA or other non-science undergraduate or graduate degree not described above |
AAS Degree |
| At least 1 year clinical research experience (as indicated by an employer letter) | AAS Degree CTRA Core Competencies Certificate |
| At least 2 years clinical research experience (as indicated by an employer letter) | AAS Degree |
| Completion of the CTRA Core Competencies Certificate | Data Management Certificate |