Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Informed Consent and Consent Forms

Consent Forms are a critical component in the research process and one of the areas we find our student researchers have the most difficulty.  Following are sample consent forms and other resources that will help in developing a thorough consent form.

CSUSM Video Training on Consent Forms

CSUSM Informed Consent Instructions and Samples

Consent Form Requirements for Languages Other than English 

FAQ about informed consent and consent and child assent forms

Letterhead/masthead for consent document

Regulations pertaining to Waivers of Consent

Other Resources

• Examples of Risk 
• Consent Process Presentation (based on PRIM&R presentation 12/2010)
• Consent Form Training Link (University of Minnesota) Thorough training on why Consent is important.  Plus a tool for creating your own Consent document.