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Conducting Research at the Atlanta VA
Like all institutions, the Atlanta VA Medical Center has policies and procedures regulating the conduct of research at its facility. AREF helps researchers navigate these sometimes confusing rules governing studies at federal institutions.

The Science Information Office (SIO) and the Human Studies Analyst act as resources for investigators, study coordinators, and laboratory personnel during the design and implementation of your projects. We encourage you to utilize these members of our team should you have any questions or need guidance.
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VA Training Requirements

Training requirements depend on the type(s) of research in which you will engage and the location of your research program. There are two categories of training requirements: those which must be completed once and those which must be retaken periodically. The tables below detail the requirements for conducting research at the VA Medical Center. If you have any questions, please contact the Science Information Office.

General Requirements

Required For
Frequency
Test Name
Method
All VA-Paid and WOC Researchers Annually VA Information Awareness Online
All VA-Paid and WOC Principal Investigators and R&D Committee Members (Located on site or working with VA data) Once Avoiding Financial Conflict of Interest in Federal Research (VA Version) Online
All VA-Paid and WOC Researchers Annually Hazwhopper Training Online
Researchers Working With Blood and/or Body Fluids Annually Hazwhopper Training Online

Human Studies Researchers

Required For
Frequency
Test Name
Method
All engaged in Human Sudies Once CITI Training Core Courses Online
All VA-Paid and WOC Researchers Annually Thereafter Annual Refresher Course
(CITI Refresher, VAMC Refresher, NIH Refresher, etc.)
Online
All VA-Paid and WOC Researchers with Subject Interaction Annually Good Clinical Practice
(Available through CITI)
Online

Animal Studies Researchers

Required For
Frequency
Test Name
Method
All engaged with animals Annually Working with the VA IACUC Online
Researchers Working With Mice Annually Preparing an Animal Protocol for Research on Mice Online
Researchers Working With Rats Annually Preparing an Animal Protocol for Research on Rats Online
Researchers Performing Survival Surgery on Mice and/or Rats Annually Post-Procedure Care of Mice and Rats in Research: Reducing Pain and Distress Online
Researchers Working With Rabbits Annually Preparing an Animal Protocol for Research on Rabbits Online
Researchers Working With Cats Annually Preparing an Animal Protocol for Research on Cats Online
Researchers Working With Dogs Annually Preparing an Animal Protocol for Research on Dogs Online
Researchers Working With Gerbils Annually Preparing an Animal Protocol for Research on Gerbils Online
Researchers Working With Guinea Pigs Annually Preparing an Animal Protocol for Research on Guinea Pigs Online
Researchers Working With Hamsters Annually Preparing an Animal Protocol for Research on Hamsters Online
VA IACUC Members Annually Essentials for IACUC Members Online

Biohazard Use

Required For
Frequency
Test Name
Method
All VA-Paid and WOC Researchers Once Atlanta VAMC Laboratory Safety Training In Person
All VA-Paid and WOC Researchers Annually Thereafter Atlanta VAMC Laboratory Safety Refresher Course Online

Radioisotope Use

Required For
Frequency
Test Name
Method
All VA-Paid and WOC Researchers Once Atlanta VAMC Radiation Safety Training In Person
All VA-Paid and WOC Researchers Annually Thereafter Atlanta VAMC Annual Radiation Safety Training Online
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