February 2004

Alternative training materials are now available for individuals conducting Social/Behavioral Science research. A test based on the Code of Federal Regulations, Human Subjects Protection Program (HSPP) Manual of Procedures, and the text Planning Ethically Responsible Research by Joan Sieber, can be downloaded and submitted to the HSPP office for training certification.Planning Ethically Responsible Research is available for purchase at the UA Bookstore and will be available soon on reserve (24-hour checkout) at various UA Library locations. The Verification of Training form has been revised to reflect the new training and has been incorporated into the new Project Review Form (Social/Behavioral Science). Individuals who complete or have previously completed training based on the text Protecting Study Volunteers in Research (Rochester test) by Cynthia Dunn and Gary Chadwick, have met the training requirement to conduct medical or social/behavioral science research involving human subjects at the UA. No additional training is necessary at this time.