Who is required to complete the tutorial on human subjects protection?
In order to participate in the conduct of research, all investigators and key research personnel* must complete a basic tutorial course and meet the continuing education requirements every three years. Proposed research will not be approved until the basic or continuing education requirements are met. The IRB Office will provide you with the tutorial if you need to take it. *Key research personnel include those who are involved in the design and/or conduct of the research, have access to human participants, and/or confidential and identifying information, including principal investigators, co-investigators (sub-investigators), research nurses, study coordinators, associates/assistants, students and other support staff or persons assisting with the research.
