Education
The CAPP program helped me look at the research process through the eyes of patients and families, and reinforced the idea that patient safety and protection come first.
~ Ellen Braun-Kelly, Clinical Research Associate
Research and family liaisons provide education to research staff in a variety of venues and formats. The heart of their educational programming is the the Consent, Assent, and Parental Permission Mentoring Program (CAPP). The purpose of the program is to enhance the communication skills of research faculty and staff who present clinical research information to families.
The CAPP program, offered quarterly, provides educational lecture/discussion sessions on topics such as ethics, research regulations, contextual issues of the consent conference and aspects specific to presenting study information to families with limited English proficiency.
Participants in the program observe other staff presenting study information to families. RFLs then observe each CAPP participant as they present information to families. Participants who attend all sessions and fulfill the mentoring portion of the program receive an official certificate of completion.
Consent, Assent, and Parental Permission Mentoring Program (CAPP) Mentoring Program Sessions:
- Session I: Historical Background and Regulatory Overview
Provides an introduction to the mentoring program and a historical overview of ethical concepts, federal regulations and institutional policies pertinent to the consent, assent, and parental permission processes. - Session II: Fieldwork
Participants observe at least three consent conferences and return to Session III prepared to share and discuss what they have observed. - Session III: Observations and Practical Aspects
Focuses on the fundamentals of consent, assent, and parental permission processes by discussing the content, context, and communication elements of the consent conference. - Session IV: Policies and Practical Aspects for Families with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Focuses on the institutional policies and practical aspects (such as working with interpreters) regarding consent, assent, and parental permission when presenting information to families with limited English proficiency (LEP). - Session V: Mentoring
RFLs observe and work with each participant as they lead three or more consent conferences. - Session VI: Wrap Up
Reviews key aspects of the consent, assent, and parental permission processes. It is also an opportunity for participants to comment on their experiences and evaluate the program.
CAPP 2008-2009 Schedule and Registration Information (PDF 21KB)