Are you a clinical research team member involved in obtaining informed consent from human research volunteers?

Join Tufts CTSI for a blended synchronous/asynchronous workshop focused on providing hands-on practice working with interpreters and consenting simulated research participants whose primary language is not English. This two-part training includes a short online tutorial followed by a live Zoom meeting where you will practice obtaining informed consent with interpreters and community members, many of whom have been research participants themselves. This is a learning and skill building opportunity for you and will not be evaluated in any way.

This training is held once per year, typically in the spring.

Participants must complete all of the pre-work on Tufts CTSI I LEARN in order to receive the Zoom link for the live training. While in the live workshop your active participation in the live role-play activity is required. You will also learn through providing feedback to others and engaging in group discussion. This will ensure that you get the most out of what this training has to offer.

Clinical research coordinators, investigators, research fellows, research nurses, and anyone involved in obtaining informed consent are encouraged to attend.

By the end of this workshop, participants of Parts 1 & 2 will be able to:

• Identify when a participant needs an interpreter in order to obtain informed consent.
• Identify the correct procedure for working with an interpreter to obtain informed consent.
• Demonstrate at least three communication techniques during obtaining informed consent conversations with an interpreter.

Enrollment is limited due to the hands-on nature of this training. After enrollment, participants will be asked to upload proof of completion of CITI basic training in human subjects research.