Hello all,

I have a (several) question(s) about the certification in general.
According to the CRA - RACC web page, a RE-certification is required every 5
years, at a current cost of $175 each time.

Are there people who have already received their CRA certification more than
5 years ago?
Have you done the re-certification?
Do you feel it is necessary/beneficial?
Does you institution continue to support the $175 fee for this
re-certification every 5 years?
I can understand and wholly agree that it is important to stay on top of new
policies, practices, and procedures, but if a CRA is a requirement in
obtaining a position, is not getting re-certified cause to lose that position?

Thank you,
Kevin Brodrick
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From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of
Jane Halpin
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:24 PM
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Subject: [RESADM-L] CRA Exam - what's it like

I'm hoping to take the exam this coming Fall. I have not taken any of the
review sessions but I have completed research compliance certification
programs at two institutions that I've worked at. I've taken the practice
exams online a couple of times and they seem relatively easy. Is the actual
exam anything like the practice exams? I'm trying to get a sense of whether
I need the review sessions. I'd hate to waste money either on unnecessary
review or taking an exam that I'm not prepared for.

Thanks for any input from those who have take the exam.

Jane

Jane Halpin

Proposal Manager
Office of Research & Commercialization
University of Central Florida
12201 Research Parkway, Suite 501
Orlando, FL 32826-3246

407.882.0010 Office
407.823.3778 Receptionist
407.823.3299 Fax

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