CCRC

ACRP states that its Global CCRC® Exam Committee develops the examination using psychometrically sound practices so that it meets current test specifications as determined by the most recent Job Task Analysis. Items are linked to topics in the Exam Content Outline, so the ECO should drive your study plan. Verify the current edition with ACRP before you register.

It is designed for clinical research coordinators and site-level research professionals whose work covers participant consent and visits, protocol compliance, source documentation, investigational product handling, regulatory documentation, and IRB communication. It also suits staff seeking formal recognition or advancement. Confirm ACRP's current eligibility requirements, including any experience minimum, before applying.

We do not publish item counts or seat time because they are not confirmed in our source material and change between exam versions. Check ACRP's CCRC® certification pages and candidate handbook for the current format, appointment length, and any tutorial time included in the appointment.

Passing standards and retake rules are set by ACRP and are not reproduced here. ACRP reports scores against a criterion-referenced standard rather than a fixed percentage, so confirm the current passing score and retake policy, including any waiting period or fee, directly with ACRP before scheduling.

Start with the current Exam Content Outline and note the domains and tasks you handle least often at your site. Study those first, then review ICH E6 good clinical practice guidance and your site's SOPs alongside each domain. Finish with scenario-based practice that forces you to apply rules to messy situations rather than recall definitions.

Common causes are studying from an outdated content outline, memorizing definitions instead of applying regulations to scenarios, and skipping areas they rarely touch, such as investigational product accountability, safety reporting timelines, or essential-document maintenance. Read each item carefully; many wrong answers are plausible practices that are not the required or documented step.

Yes. ACRP states that, due to the nature of the examination, its exam committee members must have an above average understanding of ICH guidelines, which signals how central good clinical practice principles are to the item content. Expect questions that require you to apply GCP concepts to site-level decisions rather than recite them.

ACRP's committees review and approve items for linkage to the content outline, correct keying, viable references, freedom from bias, and appropriateness across the candidate population, and they build item banks for future forms. Committee members must remain current in clinical research and serve limited terms, supporting periodic refresh of content.

ACRP describes member benefits including education and certification resources, and states its membership fee is $160 per year, with members saving $200 on Annual Conference registration. Membership is not required to test, and it does not guarantee a pass. Check the member and non-member exam fees with ACRP before deciding.

ACRP provides a verification service for ACRP certifications, which employers can use to confirm your credential. Keep your contact details current with ACRP, and confirm recertification requirements, including any continuing education and renewal cycle, directly with ACRP so your credential does not lapse.