Depending on the nature of your research and funding, the IRB may require you to complete training on certain topics. Read the Training Requirements below for more information.
For guidance on understanding Human Subjects Research basics consult the Brochures and Additional Resources section below.
Training Requirements
+ Human Subjects Training
- All key personnel participating in an IRB reviewed study involving human subjects must complete Human Subjects training. This requirement can be satified by completing the CITI online training course.
Click here for instructions on how to access the training course.
+ Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- As of January 1, 2010 Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training is required for all USC PIs and Key Personnel conducting Full Board clinical trial research. A study will NOT be approved until the training requirement is met. This requirement can be fulfilled by completing the CITI online training course
Click here for instructions on how to access the GCP course.
+ HIPAA Training
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (aka "Privacy Rule") requires all faculty, staff and other USC employees, as well as students, volunteers, agents and certain other individuals who have access to patient health information through USC providers to complete a course on "protected health information". Click here
to read more about the Privacy Rule.
Click here to access the USC HIPAA Training Course.
+ Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training
- All students (undergraduates/graduate students) and postdoctoral scholars serving on studies funded by the National Science Foundation are required to complete a course on the Responsible Conduct of Research. Some NIH programs also require RCR training. This requirement can be satified by completing the CITI online training course.
Click here for instructions on how to access the training course, or here for additional RCR education resources.
Brochures and Additional Resources
Online Education
