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REQUIRED HUMAN SUBJECTS EDUCATION: Click here for information about and to access CITI Training, required for all investigators and other key personnel.

Recommended Programs and Resources: The table below notes suggested educational programs by audience and program type. Though certain audiences may be targeted, all investigators, coordinators, students, and IRB members are welcome to attend or take part.

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Investigators
Other Personnel
Students
IRB Members
Community

Workshops and Seminars	Supplementary Resources
5th Thursday for Human Research Protections Series more info »This ongoing workshop series includes a session for IRB members only (Session I) and an open session (Session II) to include investigators, research personnel, students, and the community. Click on the link to view the IRB Events Calendar. Working with the IRB – Biomedical Focus more info » This workshop, offered periodically throughout the year on both campuses, is tailored to address biomedical research. The target audience includes investigators, students, and research coordinators. Click on the link to view the IRB Events Calendar. Working with the IRB – Social-Behavioral Focus more info » This workshop, offered periodically throughout the year on both campuses, is tailored to address social-behavioral-educational research. The target audience includes investigators, students, and research coordinators. Click on the link to view the IRB Events Calendar.	The following educational resources may be useful and/or necessary to secure VCU IRB approval: VCU HIPAA Education Institutional Biosafety Committee Guidelines and Forms Investigator Conflict of Interest Policy MCC Protocol Review/Monitoring (PRMS) Committee Radiation Safety Committee Guidelines and Forms Research Ethics: On-Line Courses in RCR (Responsible Conduct of Research) Resources for Research Ethics Education Belmont Report - background and oral history archive (from OHRP)
On-Line and CD-ROM Resources
VCU IRB News VCU IRB Policies and Guidance Investigator 101 CD-ROM Video Lecture Series (from OHRP) more info » OHRP/PRIM/R "Investigator 101" CD ROM (3-hour Video Series: "The History and Ethics of Human Subject Research" and "The Top 10 Responsibilities of Investigators". Email msmarkow@vcu.edu to order a free copy of this CD-ROM from the NIH Office for Human Research Protections. CITI Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Course CITI Refresher Course
National Professional Organizations / Training
Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) Association for Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Society for Clinical Research Professionals (SOCRA)

(Includes all faculty/staff personnel, such as coordinators, administrators, data managers, etc.)
Workshops and Seminars	Supplementary Resources
5th Thursday for Human Research Protections Series more info »This ongoing workshop series includes a session for IRB members only (Session I) and an open session (Session II) to include investigators, research personnel, students, and the community. Click on the link to view the IRB Events Calendar. Working with the IRB – Biomedical Focus more info » This workshop, offered periodically throughout the year on both campuses, is tailored to address biomedical research. The target audience includes investigators, students, and research coordinators. Click on the link to view the IRB Events Calendar. Working with the IRB – Social-Behavioral Focus more info » This workshop, offered periodically throughout the year on both campuses, is tailored to address social-behavioral-educational research. The target audience includes investigators, students, and research coordinators. Click on the link to view the IRB Events Calendar. The Research Coordinator 4th Friday Lunch & Learn Seminar Series more info » An ongoing seminar series held from 12-1pm on the 4th Friday of each month. Seminars typically involve a brief presentation and/or a group discussion over your brown bag lunch. Click on the link to view the IRB Events Calendar.	The following educational resources may be useful and/or necessary to secure VCU IRB approval: VCU HIPAA Education Institutional Biosafety Committee Guidelines and Forms Investigator Conflict of Interest Policy MCC Protocol Review/Monitoring (PRMS) Committee Radiation Safety Committee Guidelines and Forms Research Ethics: On-Line Courses in RCR (Responsible Conduct of Research) Resources for Research Ethics Education Historical Background of Today’s Human Research Protections (CD-ROM video lecture presented by Dr. Charles McCarthy)
On-Line and CD-ROM Resources
VCU IRB News VCU IRB Policies and Guidance Investigator 101 CD-ROM Video Lecture Series (from OHRP) more info » OHRP/PRIM/R "Investigator 101" CD ROM (3-hour Video Series: "The History and Ethics of Human Subject Research" and "The Top 10 Responsibilities of Investigators". Email msmarkow@vcu.edu to order a free copy of this CD-ROM from the NIH Office for Human Research Protections. CITI Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Course CITI Refresher Course
National Professional Organizations / Training
Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) Association for Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Society for Clinical Research Professionals (SOCRA)

Workshops and Seminars	Supplementary Resources
5th Thursday for Human Research Protections Series more info »This ongoing workshop series includes a session for IRB members only (Session I) and an open session (Session II) to include investigators, research personnel, students, and the community. Click on the link to view the IRB Events Calendar.	The following educational resources may be useful and/or necessary to secure VCU IRB approval: VCU HIPAA Education Institutional Biosafety Committee Guidelines and Forms Investigator Conflict of Interest Policy MCC Protocol Review/Monitoring (PRMS) Committee Radiation Safety Committee Guidelines and Forms Research Ethics: On-Line Courses in RCR (Responsible Conduct of Research) Resources for Research Ethics Education Historical Background of Today’s Human Research Protections (CD-ROM video lecture presented by Dr. Charles McCarthy)
On-Line and CD-ROM Resources
VCU IRB News VCU IRB Policies and Guidance Investigator 101 CD-ROM Video Lecture Series (from OHRP) more info » OHRP/PRIM/R "Investigator 101" CD ROM (3-hour Video Series: "The History and Ethics of Human Subject Research" and "The Top 10 Responsibilities of Investigators". Email msmarkow@vcu.edu to order a free copy of this CD-ROM from the NIH Office for Human Research Protections.
National Professional Organizations / Training
Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R)

Workshops and Seminars	Supplementary Resources
5th Thursday for Human Research Protections Series more info »This ongoing workshop series includes a session for IRB members only (Session I) and an open session (Session II) to include investigators, research personnel, students, and the community. Click on the link to view the IRB Events Calendar.	The following educational resources may be useful and/or necessary to secure VCU IRB approval: VCU HIPAA Education Institutional Biosafety Committee Guidelines and Forms Investigator Conflict of Interest Policy MCC Protocol Review/Monitoring (PRMS) Committee Radiation Safety Committee Guidelines and Forms Research Ethics: On-Line Courses in RCR (Responsible Conduct of Research) Resources for Research Ethics Education Historical Background of Today’s Human Research Protections (CD-ROM video lecture presented by Dr. Charles McCarthy)
On-Line and CD-ROM Resources
VCU IRB News VCU IRB Policies and Guidance Investigator 101 CD-ROM Video Lecture Series (from OHRP) more info » OHRP/PRIM/R "Investigator 101" CD ROM (3-hour Video Series: "The History and Ethics of Human Subject Research" and "The Top 10 Responsibilities of Investigators". Email msmarkow@vcu.edu to order a free copy of this CD-ROM from the NIH Office for Human Research Protections. CITI Refresher Course
National Professional Organizations / Training
PRIM&R: Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research NIH – Office for Human Research Protections: Education Site FDA - Good Clinical Practice Workshops and Meetings

Workshops and Seminars	Supplementary Resources
5th Thursday for Human Research Protections Series more info »This ongoing workshop series includes a session for IRB members only (Session I) and an open session (Session II) to include investigators, research personnel, students, and the community. Click on the link to view the IRB Events Calendar. The VCU Office of Community Programs	Opportunities to Volunteer as a Human Research Participant: Find a Clinical Trial at VCU’s Massey Cancer Center Search Clinical Trials (NIH) Search Cancer Trials (NCI-NIH)
On-Line and CD-ROM Resources
Information about Participating in Human Research: Pamphlet: “Becoming A Research Volunteer” (NIH-OHRP) Information on Clinical Trials and Human Research (NIH) VCU IRB News
National Professional Organizations / Training
PRIM&R: Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research

The Archive: A listing of past workshops, training, and education in Human Research Protections and Research Ethics. Time-sensitive materials remain active for approximately 60 days following the presentation/event.

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