Human Research Subjects Protection
NU education requirement can be met in the following ways.
Each of these options meets the National Institutes of Health (NIH) education requirements.
The NIH web-based training program does not fulfill NU requirements.
If you conduct research at the Jesse Brown VA medical center, additional training requirements must be met. Check with the R&D office (http://www.research.va.gov/programs/pride/training/default.cfm).
| Authorized research personnel involved in Biomedical Research | Authorized research personnel involved in Social Science and Behavioral Science Research | |
|---|---|---|
| IN PERSON | ||
| Option 1 |
Investigator 101 session Chicago Campus Attend a 3-hour session Schedule and to registration |
Investigator 101 session Evanston Campus Attend a 3-hour session Schedule and to registration |
| ONLINE TRAINING | ||
| Option 2 |
CITI web-based basic course in human subject protection: Select Group "Medical Investigators and Research Personnel who submit protocols to IRB panels A, B, C, D or Q" More information on this training course and how to register Register and complete the course now |
CITI web-based basic course in human subject protection: Select Group "Social/Behavioral Science Investigators and Research Personnel who submit protocols to IRB panel E." More information on this training course and how to register To register and complete the course now |
Since April 14, 2003, all Northwestern University staff participating in research must complete the NU-HIPAA Research training.
This training can be completed by reviewing all the HIPAA material (NU-HIPAA policy, forms & guidelines, power point presentation) available here.
Please send an e-mail to IRB@northwestern.edu with the subject: HIPAA training, stating that you reviewed and understood the HIPAA material available on the IRB web-site. This information will be entered on the OPRS database and your name will be added on the HIPAA & Research Trainee IRB web-list.
