Investigators may complete the required RCR training through an on-line tutorial provided by HSRC. This tutorial, consisting of an introduction and four modules, reviews the history of human research, basic requirements, informed consent, HSRC review, and researcher's responsibilities. At the end of each module, the user completes a brief four question quiz. Upon successful completion of all modules, the user will have the opportunity to print out a certificate of completion for their personal records. The tutorial program monitors the progress of each user and automatically generates a message to the HSRC administrator when the user has successfully completed the training.

The tutorial requires about two hours to complete; however, it can be completed in more than one session, if desired, by logging out and logging back in using your CWU user name and password. Click here to link to the on-line tutorial.

Those investigators interested in learning more about both the federal requirements and institutional procedures for IRB (i.e., HSRC) review may elect to attend a 2-hour on-campus workshop in the responsible conduct of research (RCR). The on-campus workshop is sponsored by the CWU Human Subjects Review Committee. At the conclusion of this workshop, investigators will receive a certificate of completion that should be attached to the CWU human subjects review application.