Perspectives Winter/Spring 2019

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | 15 Clinical trial professionals are employed in a variety of settings, such as pharmaceutical companies, bio- technology organizations, medical-device companies, contract research organizations, hospitals, educational institutions, and independent contractors. The growth for clinical trial managers is projected at 23 percent for 2012–2022 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As a private, higher education institution in South Florida, the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences’ Department of Health Science continues to enrich the graduate enrollment and number of pro- grams offered within the college. With the limited number of clinical research associate and clinical trial manager certificate programs available in Florida, NSU has the unique opportunity of offering programs that will prepare students interested in pursuing this career path. These certificate programs are providing the opportunity for further community relations with local employers, as well as global relationships. † Debra A. Dixon is director and associate professor in the Master of Health Science Program, delivered online and on-site. Rose Colon, Ph.D., associate professor, instructs students in the Master of Health Science Clinical Research concentration. CLINICAL TRIAL MANAGER GRADUATE CERTIFICATE TARGET AUDIENCE : Successful graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Associ- ate Program, as well as those who have degrees in various disciplines in science who are seeking employment in the clinical research field CREDIT HOURS: 12 SAMPLE COURSES: Enterprise Risk Management, Health Care Systems and Conflict, Clinical Trial Management, and Statistics BENEFITS: Learn the theoretical knowledge in product development, regulatory compliance, and reporting and processes needed to conduct a clinical research trial; become familiar with the rationale for clinical trials, key terminology and processes associated with clinical trials, the de- sign of clinical trials, and crucial plans and docu- ments used in conducting clinical trials; and draw upon historical examples and codes, declarations, and other sources of regulation and trial conduct guidance, along with practical examples of trial design and management documentation TARGET COMPLETION: 8 months