Career Details

Regulatory Affairs Certification

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

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

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Healthcare Safety Professional

Certifying Organization

International Board for Certification of Safety Managers

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Governmental Environmental Specialist

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

National Registry of Environmental Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

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