Clinical Research Nursing | University of Pennsylvania

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCoordinationSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministrativeMedicine and Dentistry

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performi
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of me

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareVideo conferencing software

Tools

Digital video equipmentLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesPersonal computersPhotocopiersSmartphones

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium11-9121.01	Clinical Research Coordinators	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Full-scope subject enrollment management — direct across complex, multi-phase clinical trials by applying independent judgment to evaluate eligibility and resolve protocol ambiguities.
Non-routine protocol procedures and deviations — assess, document, and resolve autonomously by applying critical thinking and consulting regulatory guidance as appropriate.
Comprehensive adverse event oversight — evaluate severity and causality, prepare detailed reports, and lead communications with regulatory and oversight agencies without direct supervision.
Protocol compliance monitoring — conduct thorough audits of all study activities against local, federal, and state requirements, identifying systemic risks and implementing corrective actions.
Complex IRB submissions and amendments — author independently, integrating clinical, administrative, and regulatory knowledge to meet submission standards at a research institution.
Informed consent quality assurance — evaluate and refine consent processes across an entire study portfolio, ensuring ethical standards and regulatory compliance are consistently upheld.
Cross-functional study team leadership — coordinate investigators, clinical staff, sponsors, and external vendors across the full trial lifecycle in a large academic or industry research setting.
Data analysis and study progress reporting — synthesize trial data using analytical and spreadsheet software to produce accurate status reports for sponsors, IRBs, and executive leadership.
Protocol feasibility and risk assessment — evaluate new study proposals against site capabilities and regulatory constraints, providing evidence-based recommendations to investigators.
Staff training and competency verification — design and deliver protocol-specific training using instructional strategies and learning frameworks tailored to diverse clinical research team members.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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