International Accreditation Council For Clinical Research & Education - IACCRE

Assuring and Advancing Quality in Clinical Research & Education since 1974

For Organizations engaging in Clinical Research & Education across Healthcare and Life Sciences

Accreditation for Clinical Research, Life Sciences, Healthcare,
and Professional Education Programs

The International Accreditation Council for Clinical Research & Education (IACCRE) provides global accreditation to institutions and organizations delivering high-quality programs in clinical research, life sciences, healthcare, and professional education. These include universities, colleges, training academies, hospitals, EdTech platforms, and research organizations offering certificate, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses.

Accreditation applies to programs, not individuals, and covers a wide array of training disciplines such a

  • Clinical Research: Clinical Research Associate (CRA), Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), Clinical Research Investigator (CRI)
  • Life Sciences & Healthcare: Bioinformatics, Public Health, Clinical Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Specialized Domains: Clinical SAS, Medical Coding, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, and Healthcare Analytics

Each program is evaluated through a rigorous, peer-reviewed process to ensure adherence to international standards in education quality, ethical practices, learning outcomes, and institutional accountability. IACCRE encourages program diversity and innovation, recognizing excellence even across varied instructional formats.

Why IACCRE is Valuable for Life Sciences & Healthcare Organizations

Life sciences and healthcare organizations operate in high-stakes, regulated environments where training quality and staff competence directly impact patient safety, data integrity, and clinical outcomes. IACCRE accreditation offers these organizations:

  • Global Recognition: Enhances credibility with regulatory bodies, academic partners, and funding agencies.
  • Workforce Readiness: Ensures staff are trained through programs that meet international competency standards.
  • Operational Excellence: Supports alignment with ethical and compliance frameworks essential in drug development, diagnostics, and healthcare delivery.
  • Attracting Talent: Certified, accredited programs are more attractive to students and professionals seeking credible, globally accepted credentials.
  • Competitive Edge: Institutions with IACCRE accreditation demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and leadership in education and innovation.

Whether you’re a biotech firm offering internal training, a nursing college, a CRO, or a digital health platform—IACCRE helps elevate your program’s trust, structure, and visibility worldwide.

Benefits of IACCRE Accreditation

IACCRE accreditation benefits all key stakeholders:

  • For the public, it ensures that educational programs meet global benchmarks, improving the quality of healthcare and research services.
  • For students and professionals, it guarantees that programs in areas such as CRA, CRC, CRI, Bioinformatics, Clinical SAS, Clinical Nursing, Medical Coding, and more are career-aligned, industry-recognized, and ethically grounded.
  • For institutions, it offers a proven framework for quality assurance, external validation, and strategic development. It also increases eligibility for partnerships, grants, and certifications.
  • For industry and employers, it helps identify skilled professionals trained in accredited environments, reducing onboarding risks and ensuring quality compliance.
  • For regulators and funding bodies, it serves as a trusted benchmark for evaluating program quality and making informed decisions about affiliations and support.

IACCRE’s mission is to promote quality, ethics, and innovation in education across clinical research, life sciences, healthcare, and allied fields. Through its robust accreditation model, IACCRE empowers institutions to raise standards, support learners, and drive global impact in research and patient care.