Felicia MayesSr. Administrative Services Assoc.Department of NeurosurgeryCedars-Sinai Medial CenterMonday, April 4, 2011

Objective: Increase percentage of CRAs within the organization by facilitating training sessions and testing.

Benefits to individual and organization

Process to become a CRA Training development group Results

Designation verifies an individual has: met the CRA Council's eligibility

requirements demonstrates a certain degree of pre-

award and post-award knowledge necessary to be a professional research or sponsored programs administrator.

The benefits are:      • An indicator of expertise • Brings Central Admin & Dept together

     • Increased credibility with clients • Professional recognition     • Personal satisfaction     • Increased opportunities for employment/

advancement/Pay     • Serve as a role model to others

Qualifications for Testing Master’s degree specializing in sponsored

research administration,. Bachelor’s degree with three years of

significant sponsored research experience, Associates degree with six years of

experience, or Eight years of substantial experience.

Fee Examination

Brown Bag Training Sessions: Participants and Instructors Developing materials required Practice tests

Arrange for RACC to conduct a special review session.

Provide individuals with list of on-line resources related to testing criteria.

Examination registration information

Be prepared

Evaluate program Was goal reached? Percent increase in CRAs

within organization Going forward