PERI's distance education courses have been designed as self-study learning activities that are delivered completely over the Internet. You will work independently and progress at your own pace at a convenient time and place.

The courses combine content including text, audio and video; exercises designed to help you apply what you are learning; self-assessment quizzes; and online reference sources. As a course participant, you will have access to faculty and other learners through email and bulletin boards.

From the date you register, you will be able to access the course for a designated period of time (e.g., two to four months). In order to receive a course completion certificate, you must score a minimum grade on each self-assessment quiz and submit the course evaluations. Your quiz scores will remain confidential.

Courses include the following features and tools:

• Comprehensive course content modules written by expert faculty from industry, the FDA, and academia
• Exercises and case questions
• Self-assessment quizzes
• Online reference links
• Glossary of terms
• An email account to communicate with instructors
• Discussion board
• Bookmark function to hold your place in the course
• Common industry abbreviations and acronyms

If you have questions or comments, or need additional information or service please contact us at Distance Education Courses or (703) 276-0178. We will be happy to assist you.