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Certification
Certified IRB Professional (CIP®)
Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®)
Part of our commitment to your growth as a professional, PRIM&R is proud to offer two credentials, Certified IRB Professional (CIP®) and Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®).
The Certified IRB Professional (CIP®) credential constitutes formal recognition of an IRB professional’s broad knowledge of IRB functions and expertise about HRPPs. It signals that its holders are highly qualified to discharge their duties pursuant to United States rules and regulations and prevailing ethical codes. PRIM&R established the CIP credential in 1999 to improve the quality of HRPPs and IRBs nationwide by promoting ethical practices and advanced knowledge of IRB administration.
The Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®) credential constitutes formal recognition of an IACUC professional’s broad knowledge of IACUC functions and expertise about animal care and use programs. It signals that its holders are highly qualified to discharge their duties pursuant to United States rules and regulations, prevailing ethical codes, and administrative best practices. PRIM&R established the CPIA® credential in 2007 to improve the quality of animal care and use programs nationwide by promoting ethical practices and advanced knowledge of IACUC administration.