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Informed Consent

This module was created as an overall introduction to the informed consent process. It addresses both the federal requirements, and those practices that are specific to the Committees on Human Research at the University of Vermont. Whenever you have a specific question regarding the informed consent process, feel free to return to this module and jump directly to the pertinent section.

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  1. Introduction
  2. Creating an Informed Consent PROCESS
  3. Ongoing Consent
  4. Creating an Informed Consent DOCUMENT
  5. IRB Review & Approval of the Informed Consent Document
  6. Obtaining Legally Effective Informed Consent
  7. Importance of Participant Comprehension
  8. Additional Protections for Vulnerable Populations
  9. Summary

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