1. Felicia Mayes Sr. Administrative Services Assoc. Department of Neurosurgery Cedars-Sinai Medial Center Monday, April 4, 2011

2. 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 CRA Training PlanDoStudyAct

3. 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.

4.  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

5.  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

6.  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.

7.  Examination registration information  Be prepared

8.  Evaluate program  Was goal reached?  Percent increase in CRAs within organization  Going forward