Let's Get Clinical, Tips From The CRA Helper

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Let's Get Clinical, Tips From The CRA Helper

Ready to become a Clinical Research Associate, and you wonder what to do next, or what prerequisites are required? Have you been applying for CRA positions with no response? Or, are you new to the CRA role, and wonder what to expect? These are some questions that Clinical Research Professional, Elizabeth Waddell, dives into on her Let's Get Clinical Podcast. In addition to her online courses and step-by-guides, each episode is designed to help YOU pursue a career in clinical research while providing foundational tips that will help transition to a successful CRA career. Elizabeth comes from 19+ years of clinical industry experience that includes time as a road warrior CRA and Clinical Operations Manager/Trainer. Elizabeth's specialty is her communication style, love for people, and the desire to see those succeed in their dream career. Discover the intricacies of the CRA role, and tips for excelling in this amazing career as a Clinical Research Associate.

  1. 12/04/2020

    Monitoring During COVID-19 - Interview with Jasmine Smith, Senior CRA

    #021 - The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so much including the clinical research industry. Have you wondered how this will affect monitoring as a Clinical Research Associate? During this episode, I will be talking with Jasmine Smith and I am so excited! She has over 6 years of clinical research experience and is a Senior CRA. Jasmine is knowledgeable with Risk Based Monitoring, 100% Source Data Verification, Unblinded, and Remote Monitoring. She is experienced w...

    38 min

  2. 11/24/2020

    Types of Monitoring Visits Overview

    #020 – If you are new to research, you may not be familiar with the types of monitoring visits that CRAs perform. In this episode I will address questions regarding monitoring visits and why each type of visit is required. Yay!! Join me for Q&A, as I share some experiences from my own CRA journey.

    10 min

  3. 11/08/2020

    Where have I been?

    #019 –Have you wondered what happened to me? LOL! So sorry for fading out, but I do have a good reason. In this episode, I will tell you where I have been and what I have been working on. I’ll give you a hint, it involves a new course 😉 Join me as I share details regarding the course, my purpose, my passion, and some experiences from my own CRA journey. See you there!

    11 min

  4. 06/21/2020

    Site Updates or Issues and the Domino Effect

    #018 – Have you ever heard the term domino effect? Where something sets off a chain of events? This happens MANY times in monitoring when there are changes at a site, or an update with regulatory documents. One thing can cause a whole domino effect. In this episode I will discuss different scenarios when monitoring and the chain of events, or documents, that follow. Join me as I share some experiences from my own CRA journey, as well as helpful tips to monitor efficiently.

    15 min

  5. 05/22/2020

    Monitoring Tips Q&A

    #017 – It is time for Questions and Answers!! In this episode I will address listener questions. Yahoo!! Have you ever wondered how to develop good monitoring visit routine and habits? What tools to help keep organized and meet deliverable deadlines? How to calculate study drug compliance? Tips to getting your start as a CRA? Join me for Q&A, as I share some experiences from my own CRA journey, as well as helpful tools to monitor efficiently.

    13 min

  6. 05/10/2020

    Consistency In Monitoring

    #016 – Monitors are responsible for ensuring subject safety and data integrity. As a CRA, sometimes I felt like a detective on-site looking for clues in order to verify compliance with the protocol, GCPs, and federal regulations. What happens when these “clues” are inconsistent? In this episode I discuss the importance of consistency in monitoring, and ways to ensure data is reliable. Join me, as I share helpful tips to think about when reviewing source documentation in addition to the ...

    16 min

  7. 05/04/2020

    Monitoring Tools

    #015 – Do you ever wonder how a CRA knows where to begin at a monitoring visit, or what to do next? On this episode, I discuss helpful monitoring tools for all visit types. When a CRA is well prepared for a visit, it will go smoother, and save so much time. Each monitor is unique regarding what works for them, but I wanted to share what specifically helped me. Although everyone may have a different method, the end goal should be the same: subject safety, data integrity, and doing our jobs wit...

    28 min

  8. 04/24/2020

    Principal Investigator Oversight

    #014 – In previous episodes I reviewed the Delegation of Authority Log. Although the PI maintains this list of appropriately qualified persons to whom he/she has delegated significant trial-related tasks, it is important to remember that the PI is ultimately responsible. The PI is more than just a signature and is responsible for overseeing all site activities. We as monitors, must ensure that the PI at each site is involved, and appropriately overseeing the study. In my career I have seen va...

    18 min
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Ready to become a Clinical Research Associate, and you wonder what to do next, or what prerequisites are required? Have you been applying for CRA positions with no response? Or, are you new to the CRA role, and wonder what to expect? These are some questions that Clinical Research Professional, Elizabeth Waddell, dives into on her Let's Get Clinical Podcast. In addition to her online courses and step-by-guides, each episode is designed to help YOU pursue a career in clinical research while providing foundational tips that will help transition to a successful CRA career. Elizabeth comes from 19+ years of clinical industry experience that includes time as a road warrior CRA and Clinical Operations Manager/Trainer. Elizabeth's specialty is her communication style, love for people, and the desire to see those succeed in their dream career. Discover the intricacies of the CRA role, and tips for excelling in this amazing career as a Clinical Research Associate.

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