Saturday, September 9, 2017

The Quality and Professionalism Thresholds of CRA Certification


Carl Bazan, MD, is an established physician and surgeon who works at Precision for Medicine in Maryland as a clinical research associate (CRA). In this capacity, Dr. Carl Bazan supervises investigational site operations and trains principal investigators and other team members on protocol related to projects for companies such as BioPorto, Biological Dynamics, and Cerus.

Dr. Bazan holds certification as a CRA and has completed a proficiency examination available only to practitioners who have met specific eligibility thresholds. The CRA test is administered by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals, a nonprofit organization that sets standards for clinical research.

The CRA position involves support for the progress and administration of clinical trials sponsored by entities that research biologics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. CRAs, also known as trial monitors, supervise a full range of regulatory guidelines that trials must meet. Benefits of CRA certification include a measurable demonstration of professionalism and knowledge of ethical issues involved in responsible research.