IRB Chair
This course provides detailed training for current and future Institutional Review Board (IRB) chairs.
About this Course
The IRB Chair Course is intended for chairs of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). It provides detailed training in regards to their role and responsibilities, IRB meeting responsibilities, and role outside of the IRB meeting. This course complements the foundational training provided by the Human Subjects Research series.
Language Availability: English
Suggested Audiences: IRB Chairs
Organizational Subscription Price: Included in organizational subscription
Independent Learner Price: $129 per person
CE Credits and Units
To purchase CE credits and units, you need to be affiliated with an organization that subscribes to this course or buy it as an independent learner first.
Physicians
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
2 Credits
(3 CE certified modules)
$40
1 June 2018
31 May 2021
Psychologists
CE Credit/Hour
2 Credits
(3 CE certified modules)
$40
1 June 2018
31 May 2021
Other Participants
Certificate of Participation
2 Credits
(3 CE certified modules)
$30
1 June 2018
31 May 2021
Course Content
Role and Responsibilities of an IRB Chair 
Describes the qualifications of an IRB chair, expectations, and time commitments often associated with being an IRB chair, and the relationship between the IRB chair and IRB administrator. Presents the ethical principles, regulations, and policies and procedures that affect the IRB and the role of its chair.
Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 15386 (English)
Author(s): Judy Matuk, MS - HRP Consulting Group, Inc.; Cheryl Savini, CIP - HRP Consulting Group, Inc.
IRB Chair Meeting Responsibilities
Describes critical areas related to preparation for the IRB meeting, the responsibilities associated with running an IRB meeting, and the activities and procedures that occur after a convened meeting.
Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 15387 (English)
Author(s): Judy Matuk, MS - HRP Consulting Group, Inc.; Cheryl Savini, CIP - HRP Consulting Group, Inc.
The IRB Chair’s Role Outside of the IRB Meeting
Explains the additional duties required of an IRB chair outside of the convened meeting, the role of a chair in making expedited reviewer designations, unanticipated problems and the role of an IRB chair, and suspensions and terminations of approved research.
Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 15388 (English)
Author(s): Judy Matuk, MS - HRP Consulting Group, Inc.; Cheryl Savini, CIP - HRP Consulting Group, Inc.