Human Research Protection Training

OHRP offers this comprehensive training for the research community on human research protections based on the requirements of the revised Common Rule (or the 2018 Requirements).

If you are stuck on a quiz question and cannot move forward, you can request help from us at [email protected]. You are welcome to send your comments about this training to this e-mail address as well.

A printable completion certificate is available at the conclusion of the lesson so viewers can document completion for their records. Note that OHRP does not collect information about who accesses or completes the training.

When HHS Regulations Apply
This lesson introduces human research protections, the Common Rule, and the offices and agencies that oversee of human subjects research. It takes approximately 35 min to complete.

What is Human Subjects Research
This lesson explains how the Common Rule regulations define “research” and “human subjects” and explains what it means to be exempt from the regulations. It takes approximately 1hr and 35 min to complete.

What are IRBs
This lesson explains the purpose and membership requirements of Institutional Review Boards, or IRBs. It takes approximately 45 min to complete.

IRB Review of Research
This lesson will describe the regulatory requirements for IRB Review and the criteria for IRB review and approval under the Common Rule. It takes approximately 1hr and 40 min to complete.