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Become a
Clinical Researcher in just 50 Weeks!
School of Health Sciences
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This course is offered at the following campuses
Scarborough Campus 670 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1H 3A4
Scarborough: 416-439-8668
Toll Free: 1-855-WHY-OXFORD
Toronto Campus 869 Yonge St., Toronto, ON. M4W 2H2
Toronto: 416-907-2571
Toll Free: 1-855-WHY-OXFORD
Burlington Campus 760 Brant St, Burlington, ON L7R 4B7
Burlington: 905-632-3200
Toll Free: 1-855-WHY-OXFORD
Mississauga Campus 1300 Central Parkway West, Mississauga, ON L5C 4G8
Mississauga: 905-592-1153
Toll Free: 1-855-WHY-OXFORD
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Table of Contents Mission & Vision Statement
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Program Description & Focus
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Why Choose Oxford?
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Course Outline
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Admission Requirements
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Fees and Financial Aid Your Career
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Reasons to Work as a Clinical Researcher Testimonials
College Credentials Other Courses
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Mission Statement
Through innovation, inter-professional relationships and leadership our College discharges its duties respectfully, ethically and with full transparency and accountability.
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Vision Statement
Oxford College ensures that the public receives ethical, professional and safe denturist services, through leadership, innovation and inter-professional relationships.
Why Choose Oxford College? BECAUSE YOU MATTER • Oxford College is a leader in providing student focused teaching and learning, redefining how people think about post secondary education. • The diploma programs at Oxford College are designed specifically for long-term careers in high growth industries. • Oxford’s faculty consists of highly experienced and well-trained staff with a unified focus of imparting industry-relevant knowledge and care about helping you succeed. • Oxford College provides state of the art classrooms and labs, which is completely compliant with industry standards and allows for an unparalleled emphasis on practical training. • Oxford College offers many financial assistance options with dedicated staff ready to work with you and help reach your goals. • Oxford College has a dedicated Career Resource Center offering placement services both for training as well as career hiring. • Flexible program start dates allow you to plan and begin your new career at any time. Students have the opportunity to be employment ready in a relatively short period of time. • Oxford College is conveniently located just steps away from your community transportation system.
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BECAUSE BEING CAREER-READY MATTERS • Graduate with practical experience from our co-op placements, internships, field placements, practicums, and study abroad programs. • We partner with industry professionals to provide opportunities for students to solve real-world problems. • Our aim is to provide assistance to all Oxford students and graduates in finding employment. We provide Career Services to all students and graduates for their job-searching needs. • Get job ready with a series of workshops on creating resumes, cover letters, developing interview skills, job search techniques and networking strategies for understanding the job market. • For students that have a placement component within their curriculum, we assist in arranging opportunities to gain on the job training experience. • Oxford College has a great employer network in which employers provide us with feedback of what a graduate needs to be successful to excel within their field.
Program Description The Clinical Research Associate program at Oxford College is a fast paced, quality program that provides the ideal path for graduate students and professionals interested in Clinical Research. Our 12-month intensive program combines in-class training with hands-on experience through placements. Upon graduation, the students will be ready to work in hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotech firms, contract services and research centres. The Program is full time; all of our students have prior degrees when they enroll so that upon graduation, they receive a post-graduate diploma. The Program aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to become a competent and useful Clinical Researcher. We provide the training that is needed for the positions of CRA, CRC, Manager, Investigator and Trialist. For the employer, a freshly trained employee means minimal hand-holding, and reducing capital investment in personnel. For the placement coordinator or Principal Investigator, a properly trained student means they can hit-the-ground-running, needing only to be given minimal direction so as to maximize resource utilization. The activities and positions of our graduates are evidence that they have received the knowledge and skills that give them the confidence to enter any research environment and quickly become valuable contributors to any project. We strongly believe that students who take live, contact courses in a classroom environment get a better education, develop better skills and are better prepared for professional careers. Students have the opportunity to ask questions, interact and workshop with our experienced faculty as well as with fellow students; they can also take advantage of our campus resources, including our computer lab and library, and our career counseling services.
Program Focus • Assist in developing government health policy by reviewing relevant literature, conducting interviews, collecting and analyzing statistical data, and providing advice to senior managers and officials on issues such as health promotion, regulation, standards and financing • Design and implement health projects or programs • Maintain, update and manage health information databases • Compile and analyze statistical information provided by private and public health care institutions and organizations and produce reports • Monitor and evaluate health care programs operated by government departments and agencies or private organizations • Assess compliance with health standards and identify remedial action if necessary • Conduct evaluations and assessments of health projects and programs • Provide consulting services to clients in private establishments or government departments or agencies • Respond to internal and external program and policy information requests • Produce newsletters, magazines and other documents to provide information to association or organization members or the general public • Present the views of an association or organization to politicians, government officials, the media or the general public
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Mode of Delivery Instructor led in a classroom, Practicum
Duration 50 weeks
Certification Diploma
Intake Biannual
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Course Outline
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Course Code
Course Tiltle
GEES-106
Essential Skills
HSHC-107
Health & Health Care In Canada
HSDW-106
Documentation & Professional Writing
GEFA-107
First Aid & CPR
GERE-107
Introduction to Research & Research Methods
GEST-106
Statistics
CRCR-106
Clinical Research I
CRCR-206
Clinical Research II
ITSS-201
Spreadsheets with MS Excel - Level Two
ITAC-100
Database Management with MS Access
CRCR-306
Clinical Research III
CSCR-106
Placement - Clinical Research
Admission Requirements • Minimum requirements of Bacheor of Science degree and/or any of the following: MBBS, MD, Dentists, Physician, Medical Degree, B. Sc, Nursing Degree, Masters in Science, or Science Background or AHP Background. • A personal interview with the Program Director • Canada-wide Police Record Search • Medical Immunization record completed
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Fees Call for Fee and payment schedules.
Financial Aid Financial Aid Options The Financial Aid Staff at Oxford College will assist you regarding all your payment options and help you select what payment plan is right for you. They will answer questions, guide you with applications, and provide information about assistance programs and address concerns regarding financing your education. Oxford College offers the following assisted Payment Plans and options: • Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) • Second Career Program • Flexible Monthly Payment Plans • Registered Education Savings Plan • Life Long Learning Plan • Student Loans through the Bank Please contact our Financial Aid Office for more details to help choose the right option for you.
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Your Career Oxford College graduates from the Clinical Research program pursue careers in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnological, Medical devices, Cosmetics, Natural Health Products, and Allied Industries. Qualify to start your career in:
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Career Services is a one-stop shop for all students and graduates for their job-searching needs. Its mission is to provide assistance to all Oxford students and graduates in finding employment.
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Clinical Research
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Clinical data management
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Pharmaceutical project management Pharmacoepidemiology data management
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Clinical Research Coordinator
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Clinical Data Management Associate
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Clinical Research Associate
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Clinical Research Project Leader
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Medical Information Associate
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Clinical Research Monitor
Quality Control in Clinical Research
Quality Assurance in Clinical Research Auditor in Clinical Research
Career Services provides a series of workshops on creating resumes, cover letters, developing interview skills, job search techniques and networking strategies for understanding the job market. For students that have a placement component within their curriculum, Career Services assists in arranging opportunities to gain on the job training experience. Since the inception of Oxford College, we have built a great employer network. All of our employers provide us with feedback of what a graduate needs to be successful within their field.
Reasons to work as a Clinical Research Associate 1. Interesting Employment Opportunities – A CRA is responsible for the supervision and management of all the facets of clinical trial conduct, which equates to active involvement in all stages of clinical trial, including risk management and quality assurance. As such, the job is vigorous, dynamic and highly interesting to those who pursue this career path. 2. Social Interaction and Communication – CRAs consistently work with investigators, coordinators, ethics committees, sponsor companies and regulatory bodies, which ensures active engagement and communication within professional settings. 3. A New Beginning – The CRA program is an excellent choice for people who have extensive education and experience in the field of science and medicine (such as doctors, dentists, physicists and anyone with a Science background) and are seeking new work opportunities in Canada. 4. Flexibility - While many CRAs choose to work in hospitals or in medical / pharmaceutical industries, many opportunities exist for freelance clinic work in collaboration with companies offeringcontracted projects. This provides flexibility of time and location, which can be determined by the CRA.
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Testimonials I want to take a moment to share my journey in Oxford College in Clinical Research program. This program is a very descriptive and provides thorough knowledge of the growing field of Clinical Research. The course is structured in a nice and information manner. My professor Dr. Kamyar Motavaze is true inspiration for me and i am very thankful for his great cintribution throughout the program. It is an honor for me to be a student of Oxford College and would always recommend this college to all who want to pursue their career in Clinical Reserach. Neelam Sharma
This experience at Oxford College was the “startup� about something bigger. I discovered the pleasure to meet people with different backgrounds, from different countries and cultures. Most important I continued to improve my knowledge and expereinces. Studying as a Clinical Research Assistant at one of the Great research Centers in Toronto. Staff at Oxford College were always available to help you and solve any diificulties you may face. Clinical Research class was special, it was one of the best experiences I ever had. The instructors were very knowledgeable, helpful and best of all were caring. It was not a college, but also kind of a family that becomes part of my life. Mai Mohamed Abdelhadi
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Oxford College Credentials • Established in 2003 • Registered as a Private Career College under the Private Career Colleges Act 2005 • Registered with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada as an authorized training provider • Our Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada • A Member of the National Association of Career Colleges • A Member of the Ontario Association of Career Colleges • An Institutional Member of Dental Hygiene Educators Canada • A Member of the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists
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Oxford College Courses BUSINESS PROGRAMS
HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS
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Accounting and Payroll Administration
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Business Management
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Advanced Esthetics and Spa Operations Medical Office Assistant
Office Administration Dental and Medical
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Community and Developmental Service
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Community Service Worker
Worker
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Dental Hygiene
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
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Intra Oral Dental Assisting Level 1 & 2
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Denturism
Clinical Research
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Network Administrator Video Game Designer
Massage Therapy
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Personal Support Worker
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Medical Laboratory Technician Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologist
Primary Care Paramedic
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Business Administration
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control Technologist
Programs may vary by campus. Some programs are longer than one year.
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Programs may vary by campus. Some programs are longer than one year. Talk to an admissions representative for more details.
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Toronto Campus
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Burlington Campus
Peterborough Campus
Mississauga Campus
869 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2H2 Phone: 416-907-2571 Fax: 416-332-0470
670 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1H 3A4 Phone: 416-439-8668 Fax: 416-332-0470
760 Brant St, Burlington, ON L7R 4B7 Phone: 905-632-3200 Fax: 416-332-0470
360 George St N #16, Peterborough, ON K9H 7E7 Phone: 705-742-5565 Fax: 416-332-0470
1300 Central Parkway West, Mississauga, ON L5C 4G8 Phone: 905-592-1153 Fax: 416-332-0470