The following steps must be taken before any student begins research involving human subjects.
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The student must download the Human Certification Form below, complete the “Research Plan” section of this form, and submit it to the sponsoring (or advising) teacher before the experimentation is started.
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The sponsoring teacher reviews the “Research Plan” and determines if any potential physical, psychological or social risk is involved.
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If none is apparent, the teacher signs the certification (no additional certification is necessary).
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If any question exists, the student must redesign the experimental study or plan a different study.
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NOTE: Any project involving human subjects that is developed with the advice and assistance of personnel at a medical/scientific organization must comply with any regulations of that organization requiring approval of its Institutional Review Board and Informed Consent Certification.
