Introduction

*Please note the majority of research projects conducted at Rasmussen College will likely fall into the Exempt category, with some falling into the “Expedited or Full Review” category, which is a more stringent process.  A separate application is used for expedited and full review research projects; please see IRB policy for complete details prior to submitting your project application. If a project is submitted for review under the incorrect category, the applicant will be notified. 

Definitions:

Expedited Review: The following activities are subjects to an expedited review:
  1. Research that is considered minimal risk (i.e. a project where participants complete an activity that causes no emotional change or psychological stress beyond what they experience in a day. No physical emotional harm, whether real or perceived, is experienced by participants).
  2. Research on individual or group behavior or characteristics where research does not cause stress to the subject and confidentiality is maintained.
  3. Research involving deception that poses no more than minimal risk.
  4. Performance of non-invasive tests, collection of data using noninvasive procedures, or collection of blood samples by finger stick or venipuncture by trained personnel.
  5. Research using existing documents, records, pathological specimens, or diagnostic specimens.
Full Review: The following activities are subjects to a full review:
  1. Research with greater than minimal risk (i.e. injections, potential emotional harm, etc.)
  2. Research of a sensitive nature.
  3. Research with vulnerable populations (children, prisoners, pregnant women, cognitively impaired individuals, non-English or English as a second language speakers, or economically/educationally disadvantaged individuals).
  4. Research involving invasive procedures, research inducing physical pain or potential injury.

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