The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) believes that education, training and knowledge transfer is key to promoting compliance. We facilitate education and training for the research community. All investigators and research personnel must complete mandatory training prior to beginning research.
The following research-related educational opportunities are available to research personnel. The ORC offers specialized training to support research and satisfy educational/training needs (human subject and non-human) of the research community. Please contact the ORC to explore these opportunities.
Research Onboarding Learning Program (ROLP)
Per the Education Policy for Investigators and Relevant Research Personnel (located in PolicyTech), all individuals engaging in Research at RUSH must complete the Research Onboarding Learning Program (ROLP). Access to the Rush Research Portal (RRP) is granted once the required ROLP training is completed.
Obtaining a Rush Research Portal Account:
- Self-register for the Research Onboarding Learning Program in the RUSH Learning Hub.
- Complete all nine (9) courses in the ROLP
- Submit the RRP New Account Request Form (emailed after learning program completion)
- Log in to the RRP using RUSH credentials once access is granted.
For more information on training requirements click here Getting Started.
Questions? Contact the RRP Team.
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
In addition to ROPL, Rush requires core training through the CITI Program.
Basic Coursework: Depending on the funding source and type of research, education requirements vary. Basic research education includes instruction on the content area related to the category of research conducted and must be completed before the individual commences research. CITI Certifications for research training must be renewed every 3 years (unless otherwise specified). To access the training, please see: www.citiprogram.org. For detailed instructions on how to register for CITI, please click here.
Conflict of Interest (COI)
Education about Conflict of Interest in research is required by Rush and the Public Health Service (PHS). Conflict of Interest training is offered in CITI for non-federally funded research (PHS). Principal Investigators and key personnel must complete Rush specific Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) training in the Rush Learning Hub.
A Rush specific tutorial has been created that covers Rush policy on Conflict of Interest (COI) and federal requirements on FCOI at 42 CFR Part 50 Subpart F, Promoting Objectivity in Research. This training is offered through the Rush Learning Hub. The Learning Hub module cited below will take about 15 minutes to complete.
FCOI-Promoting Objectivity. Once accessed, click “Register” and then “Launch”. Researchers may also filter by course name in the Course Library at learninghub.rush.edu For detailed instructions, please click here.
It is important to store your training completion date for future reference and to provide proof of completion to the Rush Sponsored Program Administration (SPA) Office.
Additional COI training can be found in the Education and Training section of the COI site.
International Conference on Harminization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
The International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GC) E6 principles provides a standard for ensuring clinical trial compliance. As of September 16, 2016, the NIH requires GCP training for all its extramural funded clinical trials.
ICH/GCP includes content covering study implementation, data collection, monitoring, and reporting as well as outlines the responsibilities of IRBs, investigators, sponsors and monitors. Investigators and staff who are involved in the conduct, oversight, or management of clinical trials must be educated on ICH/GCP. This education is offered via CITI (citiprogram.org). Other training certificates may be considered in lieu of the CITI training. GCP certification must be renewed every 3 years.
ICH GCP E6 Certification (required by some sponsors) is obtained by completing all modules within the following courses:
- GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Biologics (ICH Focus)
- GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices (US FDA Focus)
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
RCR is an essential component of research education to ensure research integrity. Rush's RCR coordinator is Tiffany Bailey and can be contacted to coordinate training at Tiffany_Bailey@rush.edu. NIH requires all:
- Trainees
- Fellows
- Participants, and
- Scholars
Who receive support through any NIH:
- education grant (K grants)
- career development award (individual or institutional) (T awards)
- research education grant, and
- dissertation research grantees
to receive instruction in RCR. The core elements of RCR is provided via CITI (citiprogram.org). After the training is completed, individuals must receive didactic education. To attend the necessary sessions, contact the Office of Research Compliance. Additional information and a full list of the grants & awards pertinent to these categories can be found at NOT-OD-10-109.
Animal Use and Protections
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) requires training of research personnel with animal contact. See Rush’s policy CC-RC-0004 and or contact the Comparative Research Center (CRC) at (312) 942-6576 for required animal use and protection education.