This is an online course run through the CITI Program.

Required: 

Human Subjects Protections (HSP) – basic course. There are different versions for this course for biomedical research and social/behavioral research, and either is accepted for RC+. Note: This course is required by the IRB before an investigator’s submission is accepted for review.

Complete and provide proof of completion date. (Approx. 4-6 hours).

When completed or if already completed, upload the certificate under this course for Human Subjects Research (HSP) Basic Course.

This is an online course run through the CITI Program.

Required: 

The Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Note: this is required by some federal sponsors & regulatory agencies.

Complete and provide proof of completion date. (Approx. 4-6 hours).

When completed or if already completed, upload the certificate under this course for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training.

Part of the requirements for completion of the Research Coordinator Certificate Program is to complete two online modules provided by the Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Science Institute (NUCATS). The two courses, Introduction to Clinical Research and Research Misconduct, are now available to you at no charge.

Please follow the instructions on the attached document to access the courses. You will need to use your UIC.EDU email address and the coupon code below.

Once you’ve completed the courses you can upload the certificate under this course. Please upload the certificate under both the Introduction to Clinical Research course and Research Misconduct course pages. 

Coupon code: 2026UICDualDiscount 

Part of the requirements for completion of the Research Coordinator Certificate Program is to complete two online modules provided by the Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Science Institute (NUCATS). The two courses, Introduction to Clinical Research and Research Misconduct, are now available to you at no charge.

Please follow the instructions on the attached document to access the courses. You will need to use your UIC.EDU email address and the coupon code below.

Once you’ve completed the courses you can upload the certificate under this course. Please upload the certificate under both the Introduction to Clinical Research course and Research Misconduct course pages. 

Coupon code: 2026UICDualDiscount 

This presentation will give an overview of the steps to submitting a new research project to the IRB.  It will cover the types of projects that require a submission to OPRS or the IRB, how to figure out what type of review is needed, and the steps to prepare and submit a project.  Tips to make the process more successful and links to resources will be provided. 

Speaker: 
Rachel Olech 
Senior Regulatory Specialist
UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science

RC+ Program:
Core Competency #2: Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations

Contact: Sudeshna De, ccts-training@uic.edu

• 9/15/2026 12:00 PM-1:00 PM at https://uic.zoom.us/j/89971963315?pwd=o8Nw0XLb9RUO

This seminar will cover the IND submission process, specifically focusing on:

1. Investigator initiated IND
2. Single patient (emergency use) IND
3. Requirements after IND is approved for use

Speaker: 
Darlene Kitterman, MBA
Director, Clinical Trials Office
University of Illinois Cancer Center

RC+ Program:
Core Competency #3: Medicine Development & Regulation

Contact: Sudeshna De, ccts-training@uic.edu

• 10/20/2026 12:00 PM-1:00 PM at https://uic.zoom.us/j/83297741246?pwd=FfnXcfmVjOCu

This 2-day workshop is designed to increase research coordinators’ knowledge and felt experience surrounding the complexities of community partnerships in academic research.

When: Wednesday, August 26th from 1 PM - 3 PM and Thursday, August 27th from 1 PM - 3 PM

Register for Zoom link! 

Contact: Sudeshna De,  ccts-training@uic.edu

• 8/26/2026 1:00 PM-3:00 PM at https://uic.zoom.us/j/86882406147?pwd=SNKBELS4mKP1
• 8/27/2026 1:00 PM-3:00 PM at https://uic.zoom.us/j/86882406147?pwd=SNKBELS4mKP1