Human+Subjects+Training

Each EDP 623 student is expected to understand the research process and ethical issues that are pertinent to conducting research with human subjects. Completion of a recognized training program in the protection of human research subjects helps facilitate a greater understanding of these issues. Furthermore, many universities nationwide are requiring training as part of their Human Subjects Protection Programs, requiring that faculty and non-faculty members who will need to make an IRB submission complete an appropriate human subjects research course before protocols for research can be reviewed by the IRB.

To this end, you are required to complete the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program (www.citiprogram.org). Once at the website, you will need to register and then will be able to select from several training modules. You will also need to affiliate with The University of Rhode Island. The training required for IRB applications from URI investigators and staff involved primarily in Social and Behavioral research with human subjects and for this course is Question 1: Human Subjects Research. You should elect the module for Faculty/Staff/Administrators entitled Social/Behavioral Research Investigators. This course is designed to prepare investigators involved in the design and/or conduct of research involving human subjects to understand their obligations to protect the rights and welfare of subjects in research. The course material presents basic concepts, principles, and issues related to the protection of research participants.

For information about the course and to complete the online training module, see URI’s IRB web site at [|http://web.uri.edu/researchecondev/office-of-research-integrity/compliance-training/]

For initial training, you should complete two series of trainings including:
 * 1. Human Subjects Research (select Option for Group 1 Social/Behavioral)
 * 2. Responsible Conduct of Research (select Social/Behav/Ed Researchers).
 * You don't need to select any training modules from Items 3, 4, or 5 that appear on the website.

To pass, you must complete all the required modules in the course with a combined score of 80. Once the course is successfully completed, a link will become available on the main menu for you to print your personalized Completion Report. (These reports will always be available by logging into the course.) When you have passed the course, print out a copy of your certificate and submit it to the EDP 623 instructor.

CLICK HERE for Julie's Screencast and other directions about how to complete the IRB application.