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Institutional Review Board

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Educational/Informational Non-Diagnostic Non-Clinical

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

Transition from a researcher navigating ethics to a skilled IRB professional who safeguards participant rights and ensures regulatory compliance.

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Research institutions face increasing scrutiny over human subject protections, with evolving regulations and complex study designs. This course addresses the need for trained IRB professionals who can effectively review protocols, maintain compliance, and uphold ethical standards across diverse research contexts. Explore the Free Section on Institutional Review Board

What You Will Learn

  • 1 Understand the historical foundations and ethical principles underlying human subjects research.
  • 2 Apply regulatory frameworks including the Common Rule, FDA regulations, and institutional policies.
  • 3 Analyze the composition, functions, and operational procedures of an IRB.
  • 4 Differentiate among exemption, expedited review, and full board review criteria.
  • 5 Evaluate informed consent processes and protections for vulnerable populations.
  • 6 Assess and categorize research risks and potential benefits.
  • 7 Implement continuing review and post-approval monitoring procedures.
  • 8 Communicate investigator responsibilities and required training components.
  • 9 Manage IRB oversight for international and multi-site research projects.
  • 10 Examine emerging ethical challenges in big data, artificial intelligence, and telemedicine research.

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