Medical Education
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Certificate Program
Formative & Summative Evaluation
Overview
The Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA) Certificate Program is an interdisciplinary program designed to upskill or reskill aspiring or working professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of how to bring a medical product to market including regulations, quality management systems, risk management, compliance, auditing and inspection metrics, design controls, and best practices.
Evaluation Approach
The Evaluation Center will collect student surveys to assess curriculum knowledge, skills gained, and satisfaction with program components. Evaluators will collect surveys with program alumni as they enter the workforce to assess job placement, job advancement, and how well prepared they were to complete new job duties. Surveys with industry stakeholders will collect feedback on perceptions of changes to workforce development pipeline for open positions, hiring barriers, and suggestions for program improvement.
Timeline
October 2025 – September 2028
POPULATION SERVED
Undergraduate and graduate students, career-switchers, and working professionals
Funder
National Science Foundation