Training for Human Studies

All individuals who conduct human subjectHuman Subjecta living individual about whom an investigator conducting research: 1) obtains information or biospecimens through intervention or interaction with the individual, and uses, studies, or analyzes the information or biospecimens; OR 2) obtains, uses, studies, analyzes, or generates identifiable private information or identifiable biospecimens.  researchResearcha systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.   at UT Health SA must complete required training before they can be approved as personnel on a research study. The training that will be required depends on the individual's role and responsibilities.

Information about required training can be found in the "Human Research: Required Training" topic in the Research Learning Library. When your training is verified and approved by the Office of Clinical Research you will also be able to find copies of your verified training dates and training certificates under this topic.

• To enroll in the "Human Research: Required Training" topic for the first time:

  • Click on the "Human Research: Required Training" topic in the Research Learning Library
  • Click the "Enroll" button
  • Sign in:
    
    • If you have a UT Health SA Single Sign-On (SSO) account, click the "Sign in to Enroll" button and use your SSO username (not full email address) and password to log in.
      
      • If you cannot log in using your SSO, please contact the Office of Clinical Research (OCR) to request SSO account activation. Please do not sign up for a new account if you have an SSO.
    • If you do not have a UT Health SA SSO account, you may sign up for a new account from the sign in page, or you may sign in with an existing UT Health SA Continuing Education Canvas account if you have one.
  • If you have previously been listed as personnel on a UT Health SA IRB protocol, you may see the message "You are already enrolled in this course." If so, use the instructions below for returning to the topic.

To return to the "Human Research: Required Training" topic after you have enrolled:

• Log in at the top right of Research Learning Library page
• Click on your name and choose either "Student Dashboard" or "Canvas" from the dropdown menu.
• Select the "Human Research: Required Training" topic from the list

For more information, you can watch the recording of the September 23, 2021 Research Forum titled Live Walkthrough of the First Research Learning Library Unit: "Human Research: Required Training" or contact the Office of Clinical Research for assistance.