The U of A Human Subjects Protection Program (HSPP) is committed to meeting the educational needs of the research community. This page contains information about various education and training opportunities offered throughout the year.
For information and how-to videos related to eIRB, please visit the eIRB Information webpage.
Fall 2024 Workshop Series
DECEMBER
Informed Consent
- When: Friday, December 6, 11 am – 12 noon
- Where: Virtual via Zoom | Registration is not required to attend. Click here to join.
- Description: This training session will provide an overview of the consenting process, including what information must be in the informed consent form (ICF) depending on the study design. The Appendix for Waiver or Alteration of Consent or PHI will also be covered. In addition, this workshop will include useful tips to help avoid frequent ICF errors.
Virtual Office Hours
HSPP representatives will be available every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10-11 am to assist with IRB-related and eIRB questions. Join via Zoom: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/82630871478. Registration is not required to attend.
In-Person Office Hours
The HSPP hosts in-person office hours on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 1:30 – 3:30 pm in Room #3429A at the Clinical & Translational Sciences Research Center (CATS) located at 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Bring any IRB-related questions, comments, or concerns. Registration is not required to attend.
To request an individual office hours session, contact vpr-irb@arizona.edu.
Pre-Recorded Trainings
- Overview of IRB
- Does Your Project Require IRB Review?
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful IRB Submissions
- Empowering Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs)
- Exploring Ways to Foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research
- Reliance Process and External IRB Submissions
- Responsibilities of Advisors and Scientific/Scholarly Reviewers
COM-P Clinical Research Training Series
The Regulatory Compliance Team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (COM-P) offers a series of informative and interactive training focused on advancing knowledge and skills in clinical research. These trainings are open to the U of A research community. See the COM-P Clinical Research Services website for more information.
Request a Training
The HSPP also presents training upon request. If you are interested in setting up training on a specific topic or having an HSPP member present at a class, lab, or faculty meeting, contact vpr-irb@arizona.edu.
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