Training and Resources

Effective 8/1/2009, certification of training on Human Subjects Protection is required with all Expedited or Full review applications.  To satisfy this requirement, a student may complete the CITI on-line training or attend the IRB workshop.  Faculty must complete the CITI training.  Completion satisfies the training requirement for three years.

Workshops
    IRB Workshop for Master's Students - See Dates & Deadlines

Required training:  CITI Training Module      CITI Instructions

CSUSM Training Modules
CSUSM Video Training - Introduction to IRB Review
CSUSM Video Training on Expedited or Full Review Applications
CSUSM Video Training on Request for Exemption Form
CSUSM Video Training on Consent Forms
--This was created for a Human Development class but may be helpful for all student researchers.

Other Training Modules
Consent Form Training Link (University of Minnesota) -Highly recommended!
SDSU IRB Training Module
NIH Training Modules
--NIH training policy FAQ
--NIH Certificates of Confidentiality

Resources and References
CSUSM Policy on Research Activities Involving Human Subjects
FAQ about informed consent and consent forms
Code of Federal Regulations
Office for Human Research Protections
Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) IRB Guidebook
APA code of ethics
FRI Checklist for New Submissions
FRI Informed Consent Checklist
Oral Histories Information (Historical Society Reference)
Transgender Issues: Article    Employer Compliance Guide
OHRP International Regulations and Guidelines

California Mandatory Reporting Requirements
RAINN - Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network  (Children & Elderly)
Child Abuse Prevention Council
Child Welfare Information Gateway
California Child Abuse Reporting Act Penal Code Section 11164-11174.3