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Clinical Research Simulation Assessments

Evidence-based, scenario-driven assessments that measure real clinical research competency. Rubric-scored, independently reviewed, and translated into a credential employers can verify.

  • Scenario-based, not multiple-choice
  • Rubric-scored with verbatim citations
  • Two tiers of evidence: private and verified credential
  • Aligned with recognized competency frameworks and ICH-GCP principles
Quick answer

A clinical research simulation assessment measures the exact decisions a CRC or CRA makes on a real study — reading a protocol excerpt, running an informed consent conversation, identifying an adverse event, escalating a deviation — inside a structured, integrity-protected environment. Competency Labs assessments are rubric-scored and produce evidence-based competency signals that, once verified, become part of your Competency Passport credential.

DefinitionA clinical research simulation assessment is a scenario-based competency evaluation where candidates respond to realistic site situations and receive rubric-scored evidence aligned with recognized competency domains and ICH-GCP principles.

Why scenario-based assessment works

Reading GCP guidelines is necessary; performing under realistic constraints is what demonstrates competency. Scenario-based assessments recreate the timing, ambiguity, and documentation expectations of live studies, producing evidence that employers can trust alongside a candidate's CV and formal training records.

How Competency Labs assessments are structured

  • A short packet of realistic documents (protocol excerpt, consent form, source notes)
  • Structured prompts you respond to in writing or by choosing an action
  • Rubric-based scoring with verbatim quotes tying evidence to your response
  • Integrity signals (timer, focus, copy/paste restrictions) on verified attempts

Private evidence vs verified credential

Private attempts stay private — they exist so you can understand where your competency stands. Verified attempts run under stricter integrity conditions and, after independent review, appear on your Competency Passport as employer-verifiable evidence. This separation protects the integrity of the credential.

What this is not

Clear boundaries so you know exactly what Competency Labs does and does not claim.

  • Not a course, training program, or bootcamp.
  • Not a certification, credential body, or accredited course.
  • Not equivalent to formal GCP training required by sponsors or IRBs.
  • Not affiliated with or endorsed by any regulator or professional society.
  • Not a guarantee of interviews, employment, or promotion.

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Competency Labs is an independent platform. Our simulations and competency rubrics are designed to align with recognized clinical research competency frameworks, ICH-GCP principles, and global regulatory expectations. Competency Labs is not currently affiliated with, endorsed by, or accredited by IAOCR, ACRP, SOCRA, ICH, FDA, EMA, MHRA, Health Canada, TransCelerate, MRCT, ISO, or any regulatory authority unless expressly stated in a formal written partnership or accreditation notice. Learn more.