Individuals who are exposed to protected health information in the course of their research are required by the University's mandate from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to obtain basic HIPAA awareness training. A copy of the certificate of completion may be included with an IRB application if applicable. http://www2.mercer.edu/HIPAA/registration.htm
If you need any further assistance contact: Ms. Ava Chambliss-Richardson
Office of Research Compliance, 1400 College Street, Macon, GA 31207
Phone:478-301-4101
Fax: 478-301-2329
E-mail: ORC_Research@Mercer.edu