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. Training that is required periodically will be monitored with reminders sent to the employees and PI. In the event that training lapses, the SIO holds the right to notify the Research Compliance Officer for further review and potentially suspension of research. 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.
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Required For |
Frequency |
Test Name |
Method |
| All
VA-Paid and WOC Researchers |
Annually |
VA Information Awareness, V A Privacy Training |
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 |
| All VA Paid and WOC Research Staff |
Once |
Information Security 201 for Research |
Online |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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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 |
|
|
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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