UC Irvine Extension Launches New Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Certificate Program

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulatory affairs professionals work at the interface of business and government, where regulations are often strict and legislation is ever-changing. The continually evolving regulatory environment is driving a demand for professionals who have a deep understanding of government regulations, can interpret these regulations across a product lifecycle and demonstrate its use across various departments within an organization. The University of California, Irvine Extension, in partnership with the University of California, Irvine Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, announces a new Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Certificate Program designed to help meet the expanding need for regulatory affairs professionals. This certificate program offers specialized coursework for two tracks of studies: pharmaceuticals (drugs and biologics) and medical devices.

"The ability to guide organizations through the complicated regulatory process is vital to a company's bottom line and leadership position in the marketplace," said Dave Dimas, Ph.D., director of engineering, sciences, and information technology at UC Irvine Extension. "This certificate program not only benefits students new to the pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries, but is also designed for current industry professionals with focused regulatory or compliance experience looking to gain skills for job advancement opportunities."

Offered for the first time, the "Introduction to Regulatory Compliance for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices" course is geared for participants of both tracks. This required online course provides an introduction to the field of regulatory affairs and lays a framework for subsequent courses. Topics of study include: laws and regulations governing healthcare products, including drugs, biologics, dietary supplements, and medical devices. Instruction begins Sept.28.  

UC Irvine Extension is registered with the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) as a provider for professional development. For more information about the certificate program or to register for the course, visit http://unex.uci.edu/courses/sectiondetail.aspx?year=2015&term=Fall&sid=00214. 

About UC Irvine Extension: University of California, Irvine Extension is the continuing education arm of UC Irvine, serving adult students online, at the UC Irvine campus, and at employer sites nationally and worldwide. Since 1962, UC Irvine Extension has offered open enrollment learning opportunities to the Orange County community, providing open access to the resources of the university, through Certificate and Specialized Studies programs (http://unex.uci.edu/) and free, open educational resources (http://ocw.uci.edu/). Connect with UC Irvine Extension on the institution's social media channels. 

About the University of California, Irvine: Founded in 1965, UCI is the youngest member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The campus has produced three Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UCI has more than 28,000 students and offers 192 degree programs. Located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities, it's Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $4.8 billion annually to the local economy.

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