IRB Protocol Training

Description:

The IRB Protocol Training provides step-by-step guidance on how to develop a protocol for submission to the IRB. This training focuses on the content of a protocol. For training on how to navigate the CATS IRB system and a high-level overview of the submission process, see the CATS IRB Submission training. This training is only appropriate for those conducting human subjects research.

Note: This training does NOT count toward SARI credit.

Registration: 

To register in Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN):

• Click the LRN Registration Link.
• Click Request.

College of Medicine and Penn State Health: LRN Registration Instructions  

Attempting to log in to the LRN using a browser where you are already logged in to a Penn State Health website or system will result in an error message. Use the following instructions to register:

• Open an incognito window in your current browser.

• • Chrome: select the Menu (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner and select New Incognito Window.
  • Microsoft Edge: select the More Actions menu (three dots) in the upper right and choose New InPrivate Window.
  • Firefox: select the Menu (three vertical lines) in the upper right corner and select New Private Window.
• Copy the LRN registration link from the Registration section above.
• Paste the link in the incognito browser’s address bar.
• Log in with your Penn State email address (abc123@psu.edu) and password, not your Penn State Health credentials.

Accommodation: If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact orp@psu.edu or call 814-865-1775 at least 2 weeks in advance of the session to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.