Human Subjects Institutional Review Board

The School of Graduate Studies and Research (SGS&R) ensures University compliance with federal, state, local, and University regulations with regard to research. To facilitate compliance SGS&R provides the UIW community a variety of training options using a web-based training program. Separate courses are available for Human Subject Researchers (initial and refresher), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS), and Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). The various courses and materials offer researchers the opportunity to complete training at their convenience. The modules can be accessed directly at www.citiprogram.org

IRB Training Dates for Fall 2013

The University of the Incarnate Word’s Human Subjects Institutional Review Board (IRB) would like to invite current and future researchers to attend a series of educational workshops over the course of the Fall Semester.

Workshop dates: TBA

HSIRB Training Presentations

• HSIRB Training - Policy and Process Overview
• HSIRB Training - Types of Review
• HSIRB Training - Writing the Protocol
• HSIRB Training - Constructing and Utilizing Consent Documents

HSIRB Documents and Forms

• UIW HSIRB Membership 2012-2013
• UIW HSIRB Manual 09-2011
• Short Guide to Using the UIW HSIRB Manual
• Form - Application for HSIRB Approval
• Form - HSIRB Continuation or Completion
• Form - HSIRB Revision and Amendment

CITI Training

Human Subject researchers must complete the initial human subjects’ course and pass the required testing modules with an overall score of 85% to receive a training certificate. UIW has built multiple courses based on the college / school of an investigator to reduce any confusion regarding which option a researcher must choose. The initial certification is good for three years, per UIW IRB policy. Upon expiration of the initial certification, refreshers courses are available, which upon completion are also good for a three year period. The refresher course may be repeated every three years thereafter.

• Clinicians are encouraged to complete the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) course.
• Health Professionals are encouraged to complete the Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) course.
• Investigators applying to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and select institutes of the National Institute for Health (NIH) are required to complete the Responsible Conduct for Research (RCR) course per the America Competes Act.

For assistance with CITI training or if any questions arise regarding training expiration dates or additional requirements, please contact the Office of Research Development for assistance at (210) 805-3036 or rohnemus@uiwtx.edu.

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)

• HSIRB Training Instructions
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training Instructions
• Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) Training Instructions
• Responsible Conduct for Research (RCR) Training Instructions