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The regulatory function is vital in making safe and effective healthcare products available worldwide. Individuals who ensure regulatory compliance and prepare submissions, as well as those whose main job function is clinical affairs or quality assurance are all considered regulatory professionals.
Resources, news and special offers to support you and your professional development during this difficult time.
One of our most valuable contributions to the profession is the Regulatory Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics provides regulatory professionals with core values that hold them to the highest standards of professional conduct.
Your membership opens the door to free learning resources on demand. Check out the Member Knowledge Center for free webcasts, publications and online courses.
Like all professions, regulatory is based on a shared set of competencies. The Regulatory Competency Framework describes the essential elements of what is required of regulatory professionals at four major career and professional levels.
Convergence 2020 has come and gone, but you can still access recorded sessions, which are available to attendees until 31 December 2020.
This year, our European regulatory community will converge online with a fully virtual program that will allow attendees to experience Euro Convergence live online from the safety and comfort of their homes.
RAPS' “how to” guide to developing a comprehensive global regulatory strategy for all types of medical devices. Updated September 2020.
From self-assessments to help you identify your strengths and areas to focus on to reference books and online courses that will help you fill in the gaps in your regulatory knowledge, RAPS has the resources to help you prepare for the RAC exam.
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RAC Application Fees
Member
Nonmember
Exam Registration
$485
$605
Change in Test Site Location and/or Date (after scheduling)
$50 (payable to testing vendor)
Processing fee for withdrawn, cancelled or incomplete applications
$100
Rescheduling fee prior to application deadline
No Charge
Rescheduling fee after application deadline
$250
Change in examination (e.g., Device to Drugs)
$50
The RAPS member rate applies only if you are a member at the time you submit your application. If you apply for RAPS membership prior to submitting an RAC application, please be sure you receive confirmation of your RAPS membership before you submit your RAC application. If you apply for RAPS membership after you submit an RAC application, RAPS will not refund the difference.
For information about RAPS membership visit RAPS.org/join-raps.
The correct payment must accompany your application. You may submit your application and payment in the following ways:
RAPS accepts all major credit cards.
Mail to: Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society Attn: RAC Program Office 5635 Fishers Lane Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20852 USA
Fax a completed application form and copy of bank wire confirmation to confirm your application to: RAPS Account #1000043228997; ABA #061000104 Swift Code SNTRUS3A; Suntrust Bank, 303 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Must reference name of candidate. All bank charges are the responsibility of the payer. For all wire payments: fax (+1 301 770 2924) or email (certification@raps.org) a completed form and copy of bank wire confirmation to confirm your registration.
You will receive an email notification thanking you for your order, which signifies that your application has been received. If there are any questions about your application or your application is selected for audit, you will be contacted by the RAC program office. If you have additional questions about your application, please contact RAPS customer service at +1 (301) 770-2920 ext. 200 or by email at certification@raps.org.