Human Research Boot Camp 2026 9.24.26

September 24, 2026

After attending the Human Research Boot Camp, learners will have a greater understanding of Federal regulations (HHS, FDA, and OCR/HIPAA Privacy Rule) pertaining to human subject protections and relevant Children’s National Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) policies and procedures. Learners will be able to apply this knowledge to design and conduct research that is scientifically valid, ethical, and compliant with the regulations and CN standards.

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Pharmacists
  • Pharmacy Technicians
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers

Learning Objectives

  1. Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to identify ways that HHS, FDA, and HIPAA Privacy Rule federal regulations apply to the design and conduct of human research.
  2. Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to discuss CN Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) policies and procedures pertaining to research protocols, use and disclosure of PHI, informed consent, and reportable events.
  3. Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to apply and implement study designs and methods that comply with regulatory and IRB requirements and best practices for the ethical conduct of research.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 4.00 ACPE Pharmacist
    Children's National Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program meets ACPE criteria for 4.00 contact hours.
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 4.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 4.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 4.00 APA
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. All confirmed participants will earn 4.00 CE credits upon successful completion of the learning event and evaluation.
  • 4.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
  • 4.00 ASWB
    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Children’s National Hospital is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 4.00 continuing education credits.
    • 4.00 General
Course opens: 
09/24/2026
Course expires: 
11/23/2026
Event starts: 
09/24/2026 - 9:00am EDT
Event ends: 
09/24/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
Part of: 
Human Research Boot Camp 2026
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Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Children's National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider #4008362.

Credit Designation Statements

IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 ANCC contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists: Children’s National Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This program meets ACPE criteria for 4.0 contact hours.

Psychologists: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 CE credits (Instructional Level: Intermediate Learning).

Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Children’s National Hospital is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 4.0 general continuing education credits. 

Available Credit

  • 4.00 ACPE Pharmacist
    Children's National Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program meets ACPE criteria for 4.00 contact hours.
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 4.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 4.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 4.00 APA
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. All confirmed participants will earn 4.00 CE credits upon successful completion of the learning event and evaluation.
  • 4.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
  • 4.00 ASWB
    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Children’s National Hospital is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 4.00 continuing education credits.
    • 4.00 General
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