ACRP-MDP Specialty

To be eligible for the ACRP-MDP^® Specialty exam, you must currently hold one of the following ACRP Certifications

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC^®) >

• Certified Principal Investigator (CPI^®) >

• ACRP Certified Professional (ACRP-CP^®) >

• ACRP Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA^®) >

The ACRP-MDP^® exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions that must be answered within 90 minutes.

The ACRP-MDP^® exam is referenced to the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Guidelines and International Organization for Standardization Guideline (ISO) 14155:2011. The exam assesses your proficiency in medical devices related to clinical research.

To earn an ACRP Specialty designation, professionals are expected to have proficiency in a number of core knowledge areas. These specific areas are explained in the Detailed Content Outline for this exam.

The following are the only references for which the ACRP Certification exam content can be supported:

• Guideline for Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2) >

• Definitions and Standards for Expedited Reporting (E2A) >

• General Considerations for Clinical Trials (E8) >

• Statistical Principles for Clinical Trials (E9) >

• Clinical Trials in Pediatric Population (E11) >

• The Declaration of Helsinki (DoH) >

• ISO 14155:2011 (International Organization for Standardization) >

We strongly encourage you to also review the Detailed Content Outline for the ACRP-MDP^® Exam.

Review the Detailed Content Outline and make sure your experience and work hours are appropriate, as outlined in the Eligibility tab.

We also strongly encourage you to review the entire ACRP Certification Handbook, which provides full details about every facet of ACRP Certification.

Create a free ACRP account so you can begin the application process. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter any requested information and documentation.

If you already have an ACRP account, please proceed to step three.

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You’re almost there! Please note, applications selected for audit will undergo a formal review by ACRP’s subject matter experts. In most instances, you will receive a status update about your application within 7 business days.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ACRP will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Please complete this special accommodations form for submission with your application before proceeding.

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ACRP’s testing partner PSI offers in-person testing, as well as on-demand remote testing available 24 hours a day, every day, during the testing windows.

Watch these videos to learn what to expect from each option before scheduling your exam.

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To prepare for the ACRP-MDP^® exam, it is recommended that you review the Detailed Content Outline first to determine where you may want to focus your studies.

The following are the only references for which the ACRP Certification exam content can be supported:

• Guideline for Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2) >

• Definitions and Standards for Expedited Reporting (E2A) >

• General Considerations for Clinical Trials (E8) >

• Statistical Principles for Clinical Trials (E9) >

• Clinical Trials in Pediatric Population (E11) >

• The Declaration of Helsinki (DoH) >

• ISO 14155:2011 (International Organization for Standardization) >

• ACRP Certification Handbook >

• REMEMBER: The exam is referenced only to the International Conference on Harmonization Guidelines. No other regulatory framework is tested, including country-specific regulations (i.e, FDA or EMA).

Review the additional resources listed below to enhance your knowledge of the content area.

• Key Skills for Ensuring Quality Control through Risk-Based Decision Making

• Building Quality Management Systems for Sites and Sponsors: Root Cause and CAPA

• Medical Device Development: Regulation and Law (Barnett International | ACRP Members Save 10% on Barnett Training Products)

• CDRH Learn (FDA)

• Device Advice: Comprehensive Regulatory Assistance (FDA)

Exam results are shared immediately at the conclusion of your exam, but PSI will send you an email with your full score report within 24 hours.

Your ACRP account will reflect your results within 3 weeks of your exam date.

Congratulations! You just passed a major milestone on your professional journey and are now a member of the elite club of ACRP Certified clinical research professionals.

Keep an eye on your email because you will soon receive information from our digital badging partner Credly about claiming your digital badge and how you can use it to tout your accomplishment. Also learn how to use your new credential by reviewing the Certification Mark policy.

Don’t worry. It happens to the best of us. Give it another try!

Refer to your ACRP Certification Examination Results email or the ACRP Certification Handbook for guidance on the next steps in your certification journey.