Monthly Education Sessions
The NRP hosts a variety of educational seminars to support continuing education for research professionals on campus. These programs have been approved by ACRP for contact hours at no cost.
If you plan to attend any of our upcoming events, please register via the UNC-Chapel Hill Event Registration website at apps.research.unc.edu/events.
Browse previous education sessions below. Recordings and slides are available for many of the events. Questions about educational opportunities? Contact Paula Steele.
Next session
NRP Research Conference
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Join us for the 2025 UNC NRP Research Conference! This all-day, in-person event will have various presentations, breakout sessions, and panel discussions.
more infoPast Sessions
Click the year to view slides and recordings of past NRP education sessions.
(NOTE: The content presented in the training videos is accurate as of the date of recording; however, policies, procedures, and best practices may change over time. Viewers are encouraged to verify the information provided in these videos with current guidelines, institutional resources, or relevant authorities. If you have any questions or require clarification, please contact the appropriate department or resource to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.)
CTQA Risk-Based Audit Plan and Self-Assessment Review
April 15, 2025
Jamie Kauwell, Emily Jones, and Bree Williams from the UNC Clinical Trials Quality Assurance Program (CTQA) office identify high risk areas to be audited by CTQA as part of the Risk-Based Audit Plan and review the potential benefits of using the available Self-Assessments.
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survey expires Jul 14, 2025
Implementing ICH E6 (R3) in Your Research
March 25, 2025
This NRP hybrid session focused on the implementation of ICH E6 (R3) in clinical research. The session began by viewing the ACRP webinar Crack the Code: A Comparison of ICH E6(R2) and ICH E6(R3), providing an overview of key updates in the revised guidance. Following the webinar, a panel of UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC Health experts addressed questions and explored how these changes impact study conduct, compliance, and quality management.
Handouts/additional ACRP links regarding ICH E6 (R3): acrpnet.org/insights/guidelines-and-regulations
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survey expires Jun 23, 2025
The Informed Consent Process: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right
March 5, 2025
view slides | Informed Consent Conversation Preparation Checklist (docx)
Brett Phillips discusses the historical and ethical significance of informed consent in clinical research, how to prepare effectively for the informed consent process, how to handle difficult conversations, and how to implement post-consent best practices.
Presenter
Brett Phillips, MA, PMP, CCRP
Research Program Manager
UNC Blood Research Center
COMPLETE SURVEY
survey expires Jun 3, 2025
Bridging the Digital Divide: An Introduction to the Accessibility Mindset
January 16, 2025
view slides | Interactive Elements List (pdf)
Presenter
Lane Fields, MA, CPACC
Digital Accessibility Consultant
UNC Digital Accessibility Office (DAO)
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survey expires Apr 23, 2025