Informed Consent Training

One of the basic principles of research ethics is respect for persons, which requires that subjects, to the degree they are capable, be given the opportunity to make an informed decision on whether or not participate in a research study. Effective May 16, 2016, Memorial Hermann and UTHealth requires that all research staff involved in the informed consent (coordinators and nurses) process must have informed consent training. This training will be in addition to the CITI human subjects training.

This is a one-time training requirement. Continuing education is encouraged but not required under this policy.

As of May 16, 2016, CPHS staff and MHH CIRI staff will check all new research protocols and continuing review submissions to ensure that all research staff listed on the protocol who are authorized to conduct informed consent discussion have completed the required training.

***NOTE:  Only licensed physicians and nurses are allowed to conduct the informed consent process at Memorial Hermann Hospital for interventional research.   

A variety of options for informed consent training are available. You will need to log into the iLearn system to take this training using your UTHealth Houston credentials. Following your review of the materials take the quiz. If you receive a score of 80% or more, you will receive a completion certificate . If you receive a score of <80%, you will be invited to attend an in-person training with Research Compliance staff.

Follow this link for taking the Informed Consent Training: 

 Informed Consent Training 

Questions?

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