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SWOK 587: Research Ethics and IRB

A guide to the social work resources available at Heritage University

General Resources

NASW Ethical Standards

Code of Ethics: English - National Association of Social Workers
The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers.

Informed Consent

Informed ConsentGuidance for IRBs, Clinical Investigators, and SponsorsAugust 2023
“This guidance is intended to assist institutional review boards (IRBs), clinical investigators, and sponsors in complying with FDA’s informed consent regulations for clinical investigations. This guidance supersedes FDA’s guidance entitled “A Guide to Informed Consent,” issued in September 1998, and finalizes FDA’s draft guidance entitled “Informed Consent Information Sheet,” issued in July 2014. ”

Office for Human Research Protections
Informed Consent FAQs

Heritage University IRB

Heritage University IRB
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The Institute for Evaluation and Research (HU IRB Partner)
TIER IRB is an Independent Institutional Review Board that provides ethical review at affordable prices. TIER caters to community-based nonprofits, small organizations, and single investigators.