RAPS educational opportunities are designed to help you build your knowledge improve your job skills and strengthen your abilities regardless of your geographic location or region(s) of responsibility. From earning your RAC to gaining access to quality information, research and a global network of peers, RAPS is the source for regulatory professional development and advancement.
Online University
RAPS Online University provides an exciting opportunity to gain a comprehensive introduction to important regulatory knowledge areas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This state-of-the-art, self-directed online learning system allows you to conveniently fit professional development into your schedule. Choose the topics you want to learn, and when and where you want to learn. The Introduction to Regulatory Affairs and the Healthcare Product Lifecycle course is a helpful introduction to the regulatory profession.
Introduction to Regulatory Affairs and the Healthcare Product Lifecycle
The regulation of healthcare products is dynamic and challenging, and the demand for qualified professionals is rising at an exceedingly swift pace. Whether you are a student considering pursuing a regulatory career, an individual transitioning into regulatory from a related career or someone already working in the field who wants to expand relevant skills, this is the course for you!
Introduction to Regulatory Affairs and the Healthcare Product Lifecycle will introduce you to essential areas of regulatory knowledge across a broad range of healthcare products, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics and combination products. You will also learn about key regulatory systems and major agencies in the US, European Union (EU), Canada, Japan and Australia, as well as typical tasks and roles regulatory professionals may assume within a company. This course will give you a strong sense of what a regulatory career encompasses, and if you are already working in or transitioning to the profession, it will quickly bring you up to speed on critical topics.
Additional Online University Courses
Effective Communication and Negotiation
Ethics
Global Regulatory Strategy for Medical Devices
Global Regulatory Strategy for Pharmaceuticals
Good Clinical Practices (GCPs)
Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs)
Introduction to Global Healthcare Product Regulations
Regulation of Combination Products
Regulation of IVDs
The Role of the Regulatory Professional
Medical Devices: Canada Regulations
Medical Devices: EU Regulations
Medical Devices: US Regulations
Webcasts
RAPS' unique Webcast series offers participants a convenient option for flexible, cost-effective learning. RAPS Webcasts directly deliver the knowledge needed to keep pace with the dynamic regulatory environment. Topics range from regulatory updates and product specific issues to business skills.
Webcasts allow participants the opportunity to:
- Learn from industry experts and regulatory agency representatives
- Share the experience with colleagues for the cost of a single user fee
- Interact with speakers through live Q&A
Meetings and Conferences
Attend RAPS' worldwide meetings, conferences and workshops to network, gain insight on global issues and advancements, and play an active role in growing your profession.
2011 RAPS: The Regulatory Convergence is a great opportunity for new regulatory professionals to learn about the profession and connect with colleagues. At this conference, top public and private sector regulatory professionals from around the world gather to discuss advancements in the profession as well as new healthcare product regulations and what they mean to you. Addressing multiple product lines and regulatory responsibilities throughout the product lifecycle, this one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed.
RAPS Certificate Programs
If you have recently entered the regulatory profession, RAPS' Regulatory Affairs Certficate Program is the perfect way to hit the ground running. The Regulatory Affairs Certificate in Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals provides a complete set of professional tools and a solid foundation of regulatory knowledge. Students successfully complete four core courses and five elective courses that explore essential regulatory topics such as ethics, business skills and global and regional regulations. Students successfully completing all courses receive a certificate recognizing their achievement that can proudly be displayed for your colleagues to see!
Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)
Regulatory Affairs Certification, known as the RAC, is the only certification specifically for regulatory professionals in the healthcare product sector. The RAC credential is a professional distinction that denotes commitment to excellence and pursuit of knowledge and career advancement. RAC-credentialed professionals are among the current and rising leaders in the regulatory profession. They work in all parts of the world and in many settings, including industry, government and academic organizations. To date, more than 5,000 individuals have earned the RAC. It is recommended that candidates for the RAC have at least three to five years of regulatory experience.
Other Resources
Regulatory Degree and Certificate Programs
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Other Industry Events (Formerly Professional Development Portal)
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