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When HHS Regulations Apply (Lesson 1), opens in a new tab
This lesson introduces human research protections, the Common Rule, and the offices and agencies that oversee human subjects research. It takes approximately 35 min to complete.
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What is Human Subjects Research (Lesson 2), opens in a new tab
This lesson details how the Common Rule regulations define “research” and “human subjects” and explains what it means to be exempt from the Common Rule regulatory requirements. It takes approximately 1 hr and 35 min to complete.
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What are IRBs (Lesson 3), opens in a new tab
This lesson explains the purpose of and membership requirements for Institutional Review Boards, or IRBs. It takes approximately 45 min to complete.
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IRB Review of Research (Lesson 4), opens in a new tab
This lesson describes the regulatory requirements for IRB review and the criteria for IRB review and approval under the Common Rule. It takes approximately 1 hr and 40 min to complete.
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Institutional Oversight of Human Research (Lesson 5), opens in a new tab
This lesson explains the requirements for research institutions and IRBs for ensuring regulatory compliance and oversight of research to protect human participants. It takes approximately 45 min to complete.
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