Objectives:
Learners will be able to describe the steps required for obtaining proper informed consent according to the regulations, list the requirements for documentation of the informed consent process, and recall the basic and additional elements of informed consent.
Learners will be able to describe HIPAA and HITECH legislative acts, list individually identifiable data elements that are protected under HIPAA and HITECH, and explain the impact that HIPAA and HITECH have on clinical research.
The approximate time to complete each session and quiz is noted next to each topic.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be eligible to receive 1 continuing education contact hour.