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Certificate in Clinical Research

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Certificate in Clinical Research

About the Program

CCHAP’s Certificate in Clinical Research is designed for internationally educated medical graduates (IMGs), internationally educated nurses (IENs), and individuals with an undergraduate degree in health or life sciences who are seeking to upskill for careers in clinical research. This program provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas such as clinical trial design, research ethics, data management, and regulatory affairs. Students will learn how to support clinical studies by assisting with protocol development, preparing ethics submissions, managing study data, and handling regulatory documentation. Graduates will be prepared to pursue roles in hospitals, academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Certificate in Clinical Research program are prepared for vital support roles in healthcare and research environments. Positions may be full-time, part-time, or contract-based, and are available in hospitals, academic institutions, public health agencies, and contract research organizations (CROs).

Typical roles include Clinical Research Assistant, Clinical Trials Coordinator, Regulatory Affairs Assistant, and Data Management Associate. Responsibilities often involve supporting clinical study planning and execution, managing research documentation, assisting with regulatory and ethics submissions, coordinating participant recruitment, ensuring data accuracy, and contributing to medical writing and reporting.

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Eligibility

Who Should take this Course

This program is ideal for individuals with a background in health or life sciences, especially internationally trained professionals looking to transition into clinical research roles in Canada. Roles in this field require strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.

The formal admission criteria are as follows:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent*

OR Mature Student Status (18 years or older) with a minimum score of 18 or higher on the Wonderlic SLE (Scholastic Level Exam)

*All foreign credentials must be translated into English and assessed for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization (e.g. WES)


If English is not the first language, then one of the following is required:

IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0 overall, with no band lower than 5.5

TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 80, with minimum scores of 20 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing

CAEL: Overall score of 60, with no section below 60

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Our Strength

Why Choose CCHAP

Specialized Institute for Healthcare Professionals

Professional and experienced instructors

Hands-on training

Convenient class schedule

Emphasis on one-to-one support

The graduates of our program receive support in job search and preparing CVs and applications

Ongoing career coaching and guidance from experts in the field

Mentorship that will help to build valuable personal and professional networks

Mentorship that will help to build valuable personal and professional networks

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Credential and Location

Course Details

Duration

22–45 Weeks

In-Class Instruction: 320 hours

No clinical placement required

Credential

Certificate

Campus

5481 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON M9B 1B5. Click here to view map .

Tuition fee

For fees, please email info@www.cchap.ca or call 416-233-7869. Funding and grants are available for eligible students. For domestic students, different funding and fees discounts are available.

What’s Covered

Course Outline

Clinical Research Principles, Methods & Organization (40 hours)

Microsoft Office Tools Skills (40 hours)

Medical Terminologies (40 hours)

Clinical Research Ethics: Guidelines and Practices (20 hours)

Clinical Study Designs and Methods (40 hours)

Pre-clinical Studies & Drug Development (40 hours)

Healthcare Data Analytics (40 hours)

Medical Publications & Reporting Guidelines (40 hours)

Clinical Study Conduct & Monitoring (40 hours)

Data Collection & Database Management (40 hours)

Pharmacovigilance & Adverse Event Reporting (20 hours)

Regulatory Affairs and Submissions (20 hours)

Occupational Health & Safety, WHMIS, First Aid, CPR (20 hours)

Capstone Project: Protocol Development (40 hours)

Capstone Project: Research Analyses (40 hours)

Communication Skills & Career Preparation (20 hours)

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