Welcome to the online version of the
“Protecting Study Volunteers in Research” test.

Key personnel involved in human subjects research must demonstrate familiarity with the regulations governing research involving human beings, by passing this test with a score of 85% or more. The test consists of 50 multiple choice questions. After completing the test, you will be given a score; if you pass the test, you will receive a certificate which is your evidence of successful completion.

Before taking the test, you can review the information needed to pass the test in a number of ways:

1. Read “Protecting Study Volunteers in Research”. Dunn, C McG and Chadwick, G. Center Watch Publications, 1999 ( a second edition is also available). This is available on loan from the front desk of the Parlow Library. Read pp 1-89.
2. Attend a presentation of “Protecting Human Study Volunteers”, given at least bi-annually as part of the Responsible Conduct of Research course. Presentations are widely advertised.
3. View a videotape of “Protecting Human Study Volunteers”. This is available on loan from the front desk of the Parlow Library.
4. View the slides from “Protecting Human Study Volunteers” on the Compliance Office website on the LA BioMed Intranet.