The CCIP will maintain a list of only those individuals who are certified. No identifying information concerning individuals who took the test and did not pass will be maintained. The candidate handbook lists the topics to be covered in the examination and provides a list of suggested references, including the pertinent federal regulations. The references listed are materials that are commonly found and used in an IRB office. In preparing for the examination, it is important to remember that the examination will be based on federal requirements, interpretations, and guidelines.
Institutions often develop polices and procedures that go beyond the federal regulations.
It is important to remember this distinction when preparing for the examination. There are discussions underway to determine what type of educational materials may be developed in the future.