Certara Certified PK/PD Modeler using Phoenix WinNonlin 8.4
Issued by
Certara
A Certara Certified PK/PD Modeler has passed a rigorous exam to demonstrate competence in the analysis of continuous concentration and response data using Individual PK/PD modeling methodology. This exam includes assessment on the use of Phoenix WinNonlin version 8.4. A PK/PD Modeler has the ability to analyze PK/PD data to determine initial estimates, develop structural and residual error models, assess goodness of fit, compare models, and report modeling results.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
Skills
- Choosing Residual Error Models
- Customizing Models
- Data Manipulation
- Determining Initial Estimates
- Model Assessment
- Model Development
- Modeling And Simulation
- Performing Simulations
- Reporting Modeling Results
Earning Criteria
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Earning a PK/PD Modeler Certara Professional Certification requires completion of a rigorous online accreditation exam with a passing score of 75% using Phoenix WinNonlin 8.4. The exam consists of 80 to 90 questions covering theoretical knowledge of individual PK/PD methodology and software proficiency by performing tests related to PK/PD model building, including data preparation, EDA, building and assessing models, reporting, and simulation for typical individual PK/PD studies.
Standards
Certified candidates know fundamentals of individual PK/PD modeling theory and practices including: exploratory data analysis, determining initial estimates, structural models, residual error models, evaluating and comparing models, data manipulation, customizing models and conducting simulations.