CARAQA
The certified curriculum for preparing Regulatory, Clinical and Quality experts in the MedTech world.
The certified curriculum is designed to prepare regulatory, clinical, and quality experts in the MedTech field. This program is tailored for professionals in the European medical device and in vitro diagnostics sectors. Our educational program offers participants advanced knowledge, practical experience, and skills directly from industry experts.
Certified training program
Multiple locations
200+ alumni
PROGRAMS
Our Current Programs
HEIG-VD
Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
Every Friday – September to April classes on site
Currently ongoing – Next session planned for September 2025
“School of Life Sciences FHNW
Basel Muttenz, Switzerland
Every Tuesday – September TO APRIL, classes on site
Next class starts: September 30th 2025.
UCLouvain
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Every Friday + online every other Saturday – January to September
Next class starts: January 10th 2025. Registrations are open!
Learn about the program
Next Upcoming Info Events
Meet us onsite or online during one of our organized information events in order to get an in deapth presentation of the University and the program.
HEIG-VD
Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
No infoevents planned. Contact us to register to the mailing list for the program
School of Life Sciences FHNW
Basel Muttenz, Switzerland
No infoevents planned. Contact us to register to the mailing list for the program
UCLouvain
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
November 28th, 2024, 17:00-18:00 (UTC+1)
Online info event
Why CARAQA?
Join a growing market
Meet the PRRC requirements
Fullscope overview
Diversity of teaching
Overview of World regulations
Living community
Once part of the CARAQA network every student will become part of the CARAQA community. The community benefits of two free masterclasses per year, interesting job postings and more…
The program
Regulatory
Quality
Clinical
World Class Educators and case-studies
Variety of industry experts to reflect both start-up and corporate realities
Program coordination by Veranex Switzerland SA
What Our Students Say
Dennis Wald
Every speaker was inspiring, full of knowledge and experience. I enjoyed the trainers’ personal comments about their experiences in the industry in relation with the training’s content. The presentations included good pratical case studies.
It was for me an optimal preparation to face the new challenges of the upcoming IVDR.
Tiphaine Descombes
Alain Dietschy
Nathalène Hippolite
Meet the CARAQA managing team
Dr Elena Lucano
Zuzana Robin
FAQ
Frequently Asked
What is the typical CARAQA student profile?
The program is aimed at people altready in medical device and in vitro medical device companies and suppliers who are directly or indirectly facing challenges in a CA/RA/QA environment. People wishing to develop their skills in this direction or that are aiming for a career change in the field are also very welcome.
Are there any admission criteria?
Formal entry qualifications are:
- Tertiary Educational Qualification (at least Bachelor’s level) and relevant work experience
- or Diploma HF (from a Swiss “Höhere Fachschule”) and relevant work experience
An alternative to these qualifications, the applican should have some work experience corresponding to or related to the relevant Continuing Education Program.
In what language are CARAQA classes taught?
How is the training structured?
The program runs annually, with the starting date depending on the location. Lessons are held weekly for approximately 25 weeks, typically on a full workday (9:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m.), though this schedule may vary by location. Sessions are primarily delivered on-site at the university, with some lectures provided online (the number of online lectures varies by location). The program concludes with a final written exam, followed by the writing and presentation of an individual thesis. The thesis involves a comprehensive CA/RA/QA study of a medical device or in vitro diagnostic (IVD) device, following guidelines set out in the program. Participants can select their own device, ideally one that relates to their professional activities. The thesis is written and defended in English before a committee.
How much does the program costs?
How many ECTS points is the program?
Depending on the location the ECTS points go from 12 to 17.
Is there any training material to be purchased for the program?
All necessary materials will be provided by the university as part of the program. No additional standards or textbooks need to be purchased beyond the provided resources. Some universities also offer free access to scientific papers and standards through the university network, accessible upon student registration.
