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Who are Clinical Research Practitioners (CRPs)?
Who are Clinical Research Practitioners (CRPs)?
Clinical Research Practitioners (CRPs) play a key role in the delivery of health and care research. They work alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to make a difference in the lives of patients.
The expansion of clinical research activity in recent years has led to an increase in the number of CRPs. They have become a vital part of the research workforce and are an essential and growing part of many research teams.
Example job titles for CRPs include:
Clinical Studies Officer
Research Practitioner
Clinical Trials Practitioner
Clinical Trials Officer
Since April 2021, CRPs have been able to gain professional recognition through the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) Professional Standards Authority (PSA) Accredited Register for CRPs. This has helped to build recognition and opportunities for a staff group not previously identified as a defined healthcare profession.
What is the CRP Directory?
What is the CRP Directory?
The CRP Directory was introduced in 2018 to build a community of interest for UK-based CRPs working directly with patients in research settings. It remains a key touch point to stay informed about professional developments and connect with other CRPs.
Who can join?
Who can join?
You can join the CRP Directory if you work in a research delivery role involving direct contact with patients or study participants, you have a commitment to CRP development and you are either:
not currently registered with a healthcare profession, or
a registered CRP
Benefits of joining the CRP Directory
Benefits of joining the CRP Directory
Open to all CRPs: Whether you're just starting your role or have much experience
Keep up to date: Access valuable resources and support provided by the AHCS
Registration support: Get the guidance you need to successfully apply to join the AHCS PSA Accredited Register for CRPs
Connect and learn: Join an established and growing community of CRPs and stay informed
Shape the future: Participate in surveys, consultations and become involved in professional development activities
Boost your visibility: Identify your commitment to the development of the CRP profession
What is the AHCS PSA Accredited Register for CRPs?
What is the AHCS PSA Accredited Register for CRPs?
The Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) Professional Standards Authority (PSA) Accredited Register for CRPs is part of the Professional Standards Authority’s accredited register programme with set requirements that supports over 90,000 practitioners across different health and care occupational groups. AHCS accredited registration meets these set requirements of the UK Professional Standards Authority, which include a commitment to patient safety within the standards of practice for CRPs.
AHCS PSA Accredited Registration for CRPs allows them to:
Demonstrate their skill in the delivery of research
Define the expectations and accountability relating to their practice
Develop professionally
Who is eligible?
Who is eligible?
To join the AHCS PSA Accredited Register for CRPs, CRPs must:
Be listed on the CRP Directory
Demonstrate that their practice meets the AHCS Standards of Proficiency
Hold the required level of education, training, attainment and experience
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