OHRP created this list of resources to help IRB administrators and staff learn about and succeed in their role in protecting research subjects.
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Watch educational videos
The videos below cover material that is particularly relevant to IRB administrators and staff
More videos can be found on OHRP’s Online Education page: https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/education-and-outreach/online-education/index.html
Find OHRP guidance
Review commonly used guidance for IRB administrators and staff
• Determining When Institutions are Engaged in Research (2009):
• Extending an FWA to Cover Collaborating Investigators (2005):
• Guidance on Reporting Incidents to OHRP (2011):
• Compliance Oversight Procedures for Evaluating Institutions (2009):
• Assurance Process FAQs:
• Institutional Review Board Written Procedures: OHRP Guidance (2018):
• Human Subject Regulations Decision Charts:
• Exempt Research Determination FAQs:
Please also review relevant materials on the Revised Common Rule at:
https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/education-and-outreach/revised-common-rule/index.html