The Society of clinical research professional established the certification program for clinical research, pharmacovigilance and  clinical data managers to institute a standard of knowledge, education, and experience by which they would be professionally recognized by the medicinal, biological development, medical device therapies, and clinical research community at large. Through a rigorous eligibility assessment and examination process, certified clinical data management professionals are able to demonstrate a high level of competence and expertise in their field.

SCRP certification program was designed to meet the following goals:

• Establish and promote professional practice standards throughout clinical data management, clinical research
• Identify qualified professionals within the profession
• Ensure recognition of expertise
• Enhance the credibility and image of the profession

The CCDMP exam, originally released in September 20016 and subsequently revised in 2017, 2018 and in 2019 contains 130 multiple choice questions. Candidates are allotted 3.5 hours to complete the exam. All examinations are administered in English.

The exam and all test-related materials (i) are and will remain at all times the property of  SCRP (ii) are confidential; and (iii) are not available for review by any person or governmental agency, unless requested by a valid legal request (e.g., subpoena or court order).

Application Process

1. Go to https://pharma-research.in/ccdmp
2. Click the “Create account” button and complete the form.
3. Complete the account setup process
4. Log in at https://pharma-research.in/login
5. Go to “Your applications”
6. Click on the “SCRP” organization page button
7. Select “Applications” from the learn more about button
8. Click “Apply now” next to one of the CCDMP applications
9. Complete the application
10. Use the “Submit” button to submit it

Recognizing the important economic disparities in the global economy, the cost to sit for  SCRP CCDMP exam  fee

APPLICANTS FOR THE CERTIFIED CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (CCDMP) PROGRAM MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and minimum two years full-time CDM experience
• Associate’s degree and minimum three years full-time CDM experience
• Four or more years full-time CDM experience
• Part-time work experience equal to or surpassing full-time equivalent in criteria above

Once an application has been processed, approximately 14 working days after it is received by SCRP, the applicant will receive an e-mail of acceptance/denial. The e-mail of acceptance will include instructions on how to access the platform and schedule your exam date.

The accepted applicant will have 90 days from the date of the acceptance e-mail to take the exam. It is recommended that an accepted applicant schedule an exam immediately upon receipt of the acceptance e-mail to secure an exam date within the eligibility period. Except as set forth in this Handbook, the eligibility period will not be extended. The eligibility ID is not transferable.

Applicants must meet at least one of the eligibility requirements listed below, if an applicant does not meet the requirements, the application will be denied and the applicant will be refunded their application fee and $25 of administration costs will be charged on this refund.

here is 3.5 hours allocated to take the test. During the exam, unscheduled breaks are permitted, but the clock will not stop during those breaks.

The exam will be proctored live by IACCRE, the CCDMP exam platform provider in partnership with Examity the online proctoring company.

Preparation :

Good Clinical Data Management Practices (GCDMP) is a foundational resource that will also help with exam preparation and is available here.

Furthermore, SCRP offers a webinar series on topics related to the exam as well as for professional development, and SCRP Annual Conference sessions are also a valuable source of information.

Registration:

Prior to beginning your exam you must complete your Examity profile setup, including the upload of a government issued Photo ID. You MUST complete the profile setup and computer requirements check prior to beginning your exam. Follow the steps below to complete your profile setup:

1. Log into your account
2. Click the “Access my examity account” button from your exams dashboard
3. Click the “My profile” button
4. Click the “Edit” button in the Account Information section, add your phone number, and then
5. Click “Upload a photo of your government issued ID in the exami SHOW” section and then upload
6. Click the “Edit” button in the exami KNOW” section. Select your security questions, provide your responses, and then click Save
7. Click the “Edit” button in the examiKEY” section. Provide the required typed input and then click Save.
8. Check your computer readiness by clicking on “computer requirements check” or by clicking on the following link  when you are on the computer you will be testing with.
9. Please ensure that the computer you will be using is capable of downloading Zoom and We encourage you to download them on your computer prior to your exam.

Technical Requirements

• Browser: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox with popup blocker disabled. Other browsers are not supported and may not work as expected.
• A working built-in or external webcam and microphone
• Desktop computer or laptop (tablets, Chromebook and cell phones do not meet the proctoring requirements)
• macOS X 10.5 or higher, Windows Vista or higher. Examity does not support Linux or Chrome OS
• Internet speed must be at least 2 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload. Hot spots are not recommended You will be notified of your results via email within 72 hours after completing the exam.

If you experience any issues that require technical assistance, please contact pharma research support at support@pharma-research.in All other inquiries should be directed to SCRP at info@pharma-research.in

All exams are subject to live remote proctoring and exam results become available after proctoring review, this process takes 2 weeks. Any exams flagged for review will require manual adjudication to confirm the test results. Common reasons for manual adjudication include poor quality provision of photo ID, poor compliance with remote setup instructions (e.g. scan of room), and prohibited behavior . In these instances, results may take longer than standard time as the applicant can only  receive their result once the review is complete.

After the examination, candidates will receive an e-mail indicating the results. Upon passing, a CCDMP certificate will be sent via email in PDF format. A CCDMP certified individual may refer to the CCDMP certification as long as their certification is active. A CCDMP certified individual may use the CCDMP (Certified Clinical Data Management Professional) designation in block letters after his or her name on business cards, personal letterhead, resumes, websites, and in the person’s email signature. The CCDM designation may be used only in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of use in Section 4 of the SCRP Policy & Procedure Manual.

The SCRP maintains an online list of CCDMP certification holders. A certification holder may opt out of inclusion in the registry by contacting info@pharma-research.in

Those who successfully complete the examination are asked to complete and return a survey, the results of which will be incorporated into SCRP publications.

The applicant may retake the exam one time for a reduced fee within one calendar year  date of the formal notification e-mail date of the exam results. After expiration of that period , a full application must be submitted, and the full fee paid. Please refer to fee schedule and the retake application form on https://pharma-research.in/scrp-certified-clinical-data-manager

The SCRP reserves the right to undertake routine reviews of all test results, including through the use of third-party forensic analysis. In the event this review raises concerns regarding the validity of any test source, the SCRP has the right to reject the test results and to provide the candidate the opportunity to retake the exam, free of charge. In such an event, the candidate may not use the SCRP credential until a passing grade on a subsequent exam is obtained.

The Certified Clinical Data Management Professional (CCDMP) certification is valid for three years from the date of original certification. CCDMPs may renew their certification by submitting a completed renewal application, demonstrating their commitment to continuous growth and advancement in the field of clinical data management.

To renew the CCDMP certification, candidates must acquire a minimum of 1.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within three years of the date on their CCDMP certificate. The following documentation is required for CEUs earned from non-SCRP educational opportunities:

• Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Submission Form (required for non-SCDM CEU courses only).
• Non-IACET CEU Affidavit form, including course description, presenter biography, and certificate of successful completion (where applicable).
• CEU certificates from all non-SCDM educational events.

Obtaining CEUs:

– At least 60% of CEUs must come from clinical data management (CDM) specific training.
– Up to 40% of CEUs can come from non-CDM specific training, such as SCRP volunteer activities. Applicants should consider the CCDMP Core Competencies when selecting non-CDM specific training.
– SCRP accepts CEU certificates from organizations offering IACET CEUs. Internal company-specific training is not acceptable for CCDMP renewal.
– For non-IACET CEUs, applicants must submit the Non-IACET CEU Affidavit Form to SCRP for approval.

CEU Certificates must include:

– Workshop title
– Date of offering
– Name of the sponsoring organization
– Specific number of CEUs issued (or contact hours if CEUs not issued)
– Signature and date of the representative from the sponsoring organization (or other form of authentication)

Tracking CEUs:

SOCRP members and non-members can track their CEUs via their profiles on the SOCRP Community platform.