are CRA courses worth it?

Let me preface by saying I am not a nurse so I hope you do not mind me posting here but I have no other forums to turn to.

I have a background in Nuclear Medicine. I want to break into clinical research but everyone wants someone with experience. The hospitals want only nurses and the pharmaceutical companies want at least one year experience.

I have found two courses that I am considering. Both are very expensive. One is 12 weeks long and run through Rutgers University school of nursing ( you do not have to be a nurse to take the course). The other is run by an independent school - Medical Research Management. It consists off 80 hours of online courses and then two weeks of full time ( 9-5) classes. The latter claims a placement rate of 85% in NJ ( were I live) and has job placement assistance. The university classes are half the cost but do not offer job placement assistance just advice.

In your opinion, would these courses help me get a foot in the door? I really do not know what else to do . It seems like a catch -22 situation.

Thanks

Monica

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