Tailored Research Ethics Training and Certification for Community Partners

University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed the Community Partners Research Ethics Training and Certification (CPRET) to ensure community partners involved in human subjects research understand how to conduct ethical and safe research. This IRB-approved training provides a comprehensive overview of research ethics, including the purpose of research, specific case scenarios, the history of research ethics, IRB regulations, and rules of research conduct. CPRET aims to strengthen community-based participatory research (CBPR) partnerships by tailoring training to the needs and ethical issues relevant to each research protocol.

Description

CPRET is designed for community partners actively involved in human subjects research. The training is tailored to address the specific ethical issues and needs of each research protocol, and it is intended to be led by the principal investigator. The training covers essential topics such as the introduction to research, understanding research ethics, the history of research ethics principles, IRB regulations, and definitions and rules of research conduct. This structured approach ensures that community partners are well-equipped to conduct ethical research.

Applications

• Community-based participatory research (CBPR)
• Human subjects research
• Ethical training for community partners
• Enhancing research partnerships

Advantages

CPRET offers a unique and tailored approach to research ethics training for community partners. Unlike generic training programs, CPRET addresses the specific ethical issues relevant to each research protocol, ensuring that community partners receive comprehensive and relevant guidance. The training is IRB-approved and designed to be led by the principal investigator, providing a structured and consistent approach to ethical research conduct.

Invention Readiness

The CPRET program has been developed and submitted, with training materials created within the University of Pittsburgh's Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and the Institutional Review Board. The program has been presented at various conferences, demonstrating its effectiveness in strengthening CBPR partnerships through tailored research ethics training.