Community Research Partner Training

Introduces what research is, how it differs from care or practice, and why different study designs are used. It also explains research protocols, the roles of various stakeholders (including the principal investigator), and the oversight systems that ensure responsible conduct.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21899 (English)
Author(s): Brandon Brown, MPH, PhD - University of California, Riverside

Covers the historical and ethical foundations of research regulation, including key codes, the “Common Rule,” and agency requirements. Learners examine past violations and community harms to understand why compliance and ethical principles matter.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21900 (English)
Author(s): Brandon Brown, MPH, PhD - University of California, Riverside

Explains what an Institutional Review Board (IRB) is and how it reviews protocols and safeguards participants. The module also highlights types of IRB review, common requirements, and how community partners can contribute to study documents and compliance.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21901 (English)
Author(s): Brandon Brown, MPH, PhD - University of California, Riverside

Details the fundamentals and best practices of informed consent as an ongoing process, including communication strategies, documentation, and special considerations for participants with limited capacity. The module also emphasizes how community partners support ethical consent practices.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21902 (English)
Author(s): Brandon Brown, MPH, PhD - University of California, Riverside

Outlines why thorough documentation and data integrity are critical to research credibility. Learners explore data collection, storage, identifiability, de-identification, and best practices for sharing study results responsibly.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21903 (English)
Author(s): Brandon Brown, MPH, PhD - University of California, Riverside

Defines the critical role of community partners in representing their communities and collaborating with researchers. The module also addresses duties, potential conflicts of interest, compliance training, and relationship-building with stakeholders.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21904 (English)
Author(s): Brandon Brown, MPH, PhD - University of California, Riverside

Introduces community-based participatory research (CBPR) and community-engaged research, showing how they differ from traditional approaches. Learners see examples of evolving partnership models, advisory boards, and how to avoid “helicopter research.”

Recommended Use: Supplemental
ID (Language): 21905 (English)
Author(s): Brandon Brown, MPH, PhD - University of California, Riverside

Provides an overview of the grant process, authorship considerations, and protecting research ideas or intellectual property. The module also equips community partners with foundational knowledge to participate more fully in funding and publication opportunities.

Recommended Use: Supplemental
ID (Language): 21906 (English)
Author(s): Brandon Brown, MPH, PhD - University of California, Riverside