Human Subjects Certificates and IRB Requirements

 Researchers typically need to obtain human subject certificates to show how they are protecting subjects from undo stress and/or harm. When conducting researcher there are lots of different things that can happen that were not intended by the initial researchers. This is one of the reasons why government requires such certificates and why universities have their own International Review Board. 

In the past we have done some pretty sad things that took advantage of captive populations, children, and minorities. Nazi Germany also conducted research on its prison population (at that time mostly Jewish) in an unethical manner leading to the need for greater research insight and protections. 

You can learn more about the IRB See IRB

"Under FDA regulations, an Institutional Review Board is group that has been formally designated to review and monitor biomedical research involving human subjects. In accordance with FDA regulations, an IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), or disapprove research. This group review serves an important role in the protection of the rights and welfare of human research subjects."

I recommend researchers stay up-to-date and that they provide such certificates anytime they are conducting human subjects research. Of course they are selling here but there is kind of 2 major places to get these certificates. Some updating of certificates from the email below...

Major changes to the federal regulations regarding human subjects research became effective early 2019, and if you and your team haven’t recertified, you may be at risk for non-compliance.

PHRP makes it quick and easy to remain compliant and up to date with current regulations through our Online Training certification. PHRP Online Training covers the new regulations and ethical practices for human subjects research in seven modules and features interactive practice and case studies. The course tracks and retains your progress in a personal dashboard and issues a single certificate of completion when finished. Health professionals will be able to earn continuing education credits for a small additional fee.

Register and purchase the course here or contact us to learn more about customized institution pricing. Get a full year of access to the self-paced course and download a personalized certificate of completion. If you have any questions on how to proceed, don’t hesitate to contact me.