Advanced Certification Course in Clinical Research & Medical Coding
Build a secure career in the global healthcare IT sector with our 6-month Advanced Certification Course in Clinical Research & Medical Coding. Master the essential medical terminologies, ICD-10-CM coding, ICD-11 concepts, and coding dictionaries like MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary (WHO-DD). Get practical workflow training, 3 Industry-Recognized Certifications, STAR interview preparation, ATS resume building, and 100% assured placement support.
Why Choose Clinidea Education?
Clinidea Education prepares you for core operational roles in top pharma companies and healthcare IT giants. Our placement-oriented coding program emphasizes:
Practical Workflow-Based Learning
We ensure you understand the clinical trial processes and how to correctly assign and validate medical codes for safety and research databases.
Drug Development & Trial Workflows
Understand clinical trial phases, drug discovery processes, and site operations.
Medical Terminology & Pathology
Master basic anatomy, medical suffixes/prefixes, diseases, and body system functions.
MedDRA Coding Dictionaries
Learn adverse event coding, system organ classes, coding hierarchy, and standard terms.
WHO Drug Dictionary Coding
Master concomitant medications, active substances, and medicinal products coding.
Coding Discrepancy & Query Handling
Handle coding discrepancies, data cleaning, and query resolution in clinical trials.
Quality Control & Audit Readiness
Understand standard coding guidelines, compliance, and quality auditing protocols.
Course Curriculum & Modules
Clinical Research
- Drug discovery process & clinical trial phases (Phase I–IV)
- ICH-GCP guidelines, FDA regulations & ethical compliance
- Clinical trial design, protocol development & amendments
- Essential documents: Protocol, Investigator Brochure (IB), ICF
- Clinical site selection, initiation & feasibility studies
- Trial monitoring, site management & patient recruitment
- Ethics committee submissions & regulatory approvals
- Trial documentation, TMF management & audit readiness
Medical Coding
- Introduction to medical coding in clinical research & pharmacovigilance
- Medical terminology standards & clinical documentation understanding
- Coding dictionaries: MedDRA (adverse events) & WHO Drug Dictionary (drugs)
- Coding of adverse events, diseases & medical history terms
- Concomitant medications coding & reconciliation process
- SAE (Serious Adverse Event) coding & consistency checks
- Query management & discrepancy resolution in coding activities
- Coding quality control (QC) & audit readiness
- Role of medical coding in CDM, PV & regulatory submissions
- Regulatory compliance & standard coding guidelines adherence
Career Outcomes & Benefits
Clinical Research Associate
Audit trial documentation, monitor site operations, and maintain GCP standards.
Medical Coder
Assign accurate medical codes to diagnoses, anatomical locations, and drugs.
Coding Quality Auditor
Ensure coding accuracy, compliance with regulatory standards, and run query reconciliations.
Clinical Data Analyst
Ensure medical data coded in CDM/PV databases conforms to dictionary standards.
ATS-Optimized Placements
Access mock technical and HR calls, CV building, and direct corporate references.
3 Industry Credentials
Earn Course Completion, GCP, and Practical Internship certificates.
Program Details
Duration
6 Months Intensive Training
Mode
Online (Live Interactive)
Eligibility
B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PharmD, BSc, MSc, BTech/MTech (Biotech), BDS, MDS, BHMS, BAMS, MBBS & Life Science Aspirants.