[4][5] Created in 1999, the CIP program is a result of many years of discussions and planning by organizational members and leaders.
The CIP program is for individuals whose primary job responsibilities include substantial participation in overseeing, administering or performing the daily activities of an institutional review board (IRB) as part of a human research protection program (HRPP).
[7] In addition to submitting an application for the certification exam and paying the required fee, CIP applicants must meet either of the following criteria: The CIP Handbook states that "relevant HRPP Experience" requires substantial and ongoing performance within the last seven years of IRB administrative functions or duties relevant to an IRB Office within a HRPP, which demonstrates a commitment to human subject protection.
The CIP exam consists of a maximum of 250 objective, multiple-choice questions and takes four hours to complete.
The examination covers: Individuals who earn passing grades on their exams become qualified CIPs.