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Regulatory Affairs Certification — RAC

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Description

The RAC (GS) exam is intended for regulatory professionals with 3-5 years of experience and is largely based upon knowledge and application of regulatory functions throughout the healthcare product lifecycle. It covers all product areas, including medical devices, IVDs, pharmaceuticals, medicinal products and biologics. Also covered on the exam are international standards and guidelines including those of ICH, GHTF, WHO and ISO.

Certifying Organization

Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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