About Banking Training
Banking training is required for those individuals involved in the design, conduct or management of a local MCW/FH/BCW bank. A local MCW/FH/BCW bank is a bank/repository established for the purpose of future research.
IRB banking trained is required for individuals
- who have access to the local bank/repository database,
- obtain informed consent for banking of data or specimens in the local bank, or
- have record keeping or other administrative responsibility for the local bank.
Banking training can be completed either by attending the in-person presentation or online training.
- The in-person training is offered approximately every 3 months;
- The online module is available for those who cannot attend the in-person training.
Successful completion of this module includes completing the quiz with a passing score of 80% or greater. The training is valid for three years (or, must be renewed every three years while working with banks).