CCDA Starter Lab

Kickstart your career in Clinical Data Management

 Thursday, 5 December | 16:00 – 20:15

Empowering
Professional Growth

Deadline: 25 November 2024
From theory to practice
Enhance your expertise with the CCDA Starter Lab, designed to provide you with practical insights to excel in your career.​​

 

What’s in it for you?
  • The chance to become a Certified Clinical Data Associate (CCDA).​
  • The opportunity to gain hands-on experience during an in-person workshop on Thursday, 5 December 2024, with real case studies and simulations, led by facilitators with 20+ years industry experience.*​
  • The opportunity to attend the 2024 SCDM India Annual Conference at a discounted price.* ​

*upon successful exam participation​

All of the above is available with the CCDA Starter Lab Package for 4.000 ₹ only.​

Elevate your skills with the CCDA Starter Lab!

This opportunity blends theory and practice by combining participation to the CCDA exam with a hands-on workshop and conference sessions that will prepare you for your career in Clinical Data Management. During this unique workshop you will get the chance to practice end-to-end data management activities, such as creating CRFs, databases, and handling queries. With the support of Clinion, participants will have sandbox access to company’s platform in a testing environment created by our experienced workshop facilitators.​

Everything in one package

Direct PurchaseCCDA Starter Lab
CCDA Exam participation8.500 ₹Included in package*
India conference registration15.500 ₹Included in package*
Workshop attendance1.000 ₹Included in package*
TOTAL25.000 ₹4.000 ₹

*upon successful exam participation​

FAQs

1. What does this package include?

Participation in the CCDA exam and in the event of successfully passing the exam, your registration to the 2024 SCDM India Annual Conference, including the attendance to the in-person, 4-hour workshop, is included.

2. What are the criteria to participate?

Applicants for the CCDA Starter Lab program must meet the following criteria:

-> Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree or higher
-> 0-2 years full-time Clinical Data Management experience

3. Can I submit my application by mail, fax, or email?

Applications must be completed and submitted via the online portal.

4. Do all applicants have to agree to the CCDM Code of Ethics?

Yes, this is condition of Certification.

5. Do all applicants have to sign a confidentiality agreement?

Yes, the confidentiality agreement is part of the Certification Exam application.

6. What happens if I pass the Exam?

Congrats! Your successful completion of the exam distinguishes you as a Certified Clinical Data Associate (CCDA), and you can now participate in the SCDM 2024 India Annual Conference at no extra cost. Your conference access includes all sessions of the general programme (6-7 December) and participation in the CCDA pre-conference workshop on 5 December.

7. Will I receive a certificate of achievement if I pass?

Your CCDA Certificate will be added to your profile and can be downloaded from the main Dashboard or MyCertifications page within your Prolydian Account.

8. Do I receive a certificate for the workshop participation?

Yes, signed by the 2024 SCDM Chair, Patrick Nadolny.

9. What happens if I fail the Exam?

You will be welcome to retest again, but you will unfortunately not be able to attend the SCDM 2024 India Annual Conference and the workshop. You may retake the examination any time after 90 days, but within one year of the date of the original examination. To register again and pay the retake fee of $95, please visit the My Exams page in your Prolydian account and click the “Register Again” button. After registering you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to schedule your retake exam.

10. What if I cannot attend the SCDM 2024 India Conference?

If you cannot attend the SCDM 2024 India Conference but you are still interested in taking the CCDA exam, we recommend you to visit our CCDA information page and sign up for the exam directly.

11. I have already successfully passed the CCDA (beta) exam and obtained my certificate, can I also participate in the workshop?

Yes, for an additional fee of 1.000 INR. Please contact us at [email protected] to add the workshop to your conference registration.

1. What is the pre-conference workshop about?

The workshop will include practical, hands-on exercises focusing on end-to-end data management activities, such as creating CRFs (Case Report Forms), databases, and handling queries. With the support of Clinion, participants will have sandbox access to company’s platform in a testing environment created by our experienced workshop facilitators.

2. Who are the pre-conference workshop facilitators?

The workshop will be facilitated by Deepak Nema, Director, Sr Asset lead, Clinical Data Sciences at Pfizer and Naveen Kumar Kodavoor, Senior Director, Global Statistical Programming and Global Biostatistics services at IQVIA.

3. What do I need to bring to the pre-conference workshop?

You will need to bring your own laptop with a browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. There is no software to be installed.

1. What is the CCDA Exam?

SCDM’s newly launched Clinical Data Associate certification program is targeted at the community members who are starting their career in Clinical Data Management (with less than 2 years’ experience) and wish to solidify their knowledge of the core concepts in the field.

2. Where do we find the Competencies of the Exam?

Refer to the certification handbook for current information about the exam including tested competencies.

3. How many questions are on the Exam?

80 multiple choice items, covering all tested competencies.

4. How will I know if my Exam Application is accepted?

You will be notified within 14 days of receipt via email.

5. If my Exam Application is accepted, how long will I have to take the exam?

The exam will need to be scheduled by 29 November 2024, the latest.

6. Do all applicants have to agree to the CCDM Code of Ethics?

Yes, this is condition of Certification.

7. Do all applicants have to sign a confidentiality agreement?

Yes, the confidentiality agreement is part of the Certification Exam application.

8. What happens if I pass the Exam?

Congrats! Your successful completion of the exam distinguishes you as a Certified Clinical Data Associate (CCDA), and you can now participate in the SCDM 2024 India Annual Conference at no extra cost. Your conference access includes all sessions of the general programme (6-7 December) and participation in the CCDA pre-conference workshop on 5 December.

9. If I pass the Exam, how long will my certification last?

Your CCDA status does not expire.

10. Will I receive a certificate of achievement if I pass?

Your CCDA Certificate will be added to your profile and can be downloaded from the main Dashboard or MyCertifications page within your Prolydian Account.

11. What happens if I fail the Exam?

You will be welcome to retest again, but you will unfortunately not be able to attend the SCDM 2024 India Annual Conference and the workshop. You may retake the examination any time after 90 days, but within one year of the date of the original examination. To register again and pay the retake fee of $95, please visit the My Exams page in your Prolydian account and click the “Register Again” button. After registering you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to schedule your retake exam.

12. I have already successfully passed the CCDA (beta) exam and obtained my certificate, can I also participate in the workshop?

Yes, for an additional fee of 1.000 INR. Please contact us at [email protected] to add the workshop to your conference registration.

13. Do I receive a certificate for the workshop participation?

Yes, signed by the 2024 SCDM Chair, Patrick Nadolny.

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