This course provides learners with an understanding of the purpose and conduct of clinical research in a commercial context, including an overview of medical technology–focused research. It also explores the role of regulatory affairs within the medical technology industry and outlines the various regulatory approval pathways for medical devices.

Authors: George Dungan, MPhil, MEd

**Please note that all programs require the participant to view the entire program prior to taking the final quiz and obtaining a course certificate.**

This course will provide the learner with knowledge to select the appropriate statistical test to describe variables and when comparing differences and detecting associations between variables.  This course will also provide the learner with knowledge in regards to determining effect size and interpretation of common statistical tests.

Authors: Ellen Becker, PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, AE-C, FAARC

**Please note that all programs require the participant to view the entire program prior to taking the final quiz and obtaining a course certificate.**

This course will provide the learner with knowledge regarding possible sources for grant funding.  This course will review the process for completing a needs assessment, how to develop a problem statement, and how to write goals and aims for a grant proposal.  This course will review program and experimental design, discuss evaluation methods, and discuss budget development. 

Authors: Jose Rojas, PHD, RRT, RPFT

• To access the post-course quiz, you must watch the entire intro video. The course content you will be tested on is available as a PDF in the Resources section or Materials tab.

• AARC-University courses are reviewed and updated every 3 years to ensure the quality and relevance of your learning experience. You can only claim CRCE credit for a course once within its 3-year active period.

• This course was developed in 2022 and reviewed in 2025.