Session Objectives
§ Provide a brief overview of the principles and concepts
of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
§ Provide a practical guide to students whose thesis
research may require IRB approval/HIPAA compliance
§ Facilitate completion of the two certification requirements
of the Master’s Thesis I class
– Good clinical practices (GCP) certification (required)
– HIPAA certification (required)
– Conflict of interest statement (optional)