Pediatric Advanced Certificate

The Pediatric Advanced Certificate (PAC) Program provides online didactic learning and hands-on training* and takes six months to complete. This program allows trainees to participate while working in the field.

*Hands-on training must be completed at an approved experiential site

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Self-Paced

Learning

Consenting & assenting children
Ethics
Pediatric research considerations

Experiential

Learning

Competency checkpoints
Practical application of skills

Continued Professional Development

Seminars
Peer networks with pediatric Clinical Research
Journal club
Access to library of training materials

A Career in Pediatric Clinical Research Coordination

The Pediatric Advanced Certificate (PAC) aims to equip clinical research professionals with specialized knowledge and skills necessary for conducting ethical, compliant, and developmentally appropriate pediatric clinical research. Participants who complete the PAC will earn a micro credential in pediatric research coordination.

Applicant Qualifications

Entry into the PAC Program requires at least six months of clinical trials experience or co-enrollment in the Clinical Research Coordinators Certificate Program. Interested applicants should check with their site to determine if there are citizenship eligibility requirements.

Application Deadline

The Pediatric Advanced Certificate (PAC) will offer cohort-based model of instruction allowing for maximum networking of enrolled trainees. The first cohort will begin on November 3, 2025. The deadline for applications is October 10, 2025. Interested individuals can fill out the ISCORE-RC Request for Information form and an ISCORE-RC team member will follow up with information on next steps.