eBROK® course

The BROK® is a basic course on the regulations and organization of research that falls within the scope of the Dutch Medical Research involving Human Subjects Act (WMO).  

eBROK® course uitklapper, klik om te openen

The Basic Course Regulations and Organization for Clinical Investigators (eBROK) covers the laws and regulations governing the conduct of clinical research and is compulsory for all researchers involved in scientific research with human participants that falls within the scope of the WMO. For more information, please visit the national UMCNL BROK website. The eBROK also covers the UMC Utrecht policy regarding human-related research.

After obtaining your BROK certificate, the expiration date will be registered in the BROK registry. Please only start the re-registration procedure when your certificate is nearing its expiration date.

The basic eBROK course consists of three parts:

• The e-Learning module (eBROK)
• A site specific component consisting of a short e-learning module in Ulearn for UMC participants.
• An advanced e-learning module of your choice. 

More information about the BROK course and registration can be found on the BROK website.

eBROK course fees uitklapper, klik om te openen

• €350 for the full BROK course.
• €225 for UMC employees for the full BROK course.
• €45 for the BROK re-registration, including access to the advanced modules.

BROK certificate uitklapper, klik om te openen

You will obtain a BROK certificate after completing the basic eBROK course, the site-specific component, and an advanced module of your choice. You will then be included in the public BROK register. The expiry date of your BROK certificate can be found on the certificate itself or in the BROK register. A BROK certificate is valid for two years.

The BROK register may be used to verify or demonstrate that a person is BROK-certified. This removes the obligation to store a paper or digital copy of the certificate. The site file may refer to the BROK register. For individuals who do not wish to be included in the BROK register, a paper or digital version of the certificate remains mandatory.

The BROK course is accepted by many pharmaceutical companies and by the Healthcare and Youth Inspectorate as the standard course on legislation governing research involving human subjects. The BROK is recognized by TransCelerate Biopharma Inc. as a “GCP training meeting the minimal criteria” and has been added to the List of Training Providers.

If you have any questions about the BROK certificate, please contact klantenservice@ebrok.nl.

BROK re-registration uitklapper, klik om te openen

Purchase the BROK re-registration module via the BROK website. The BROK re-registration takes approximately 3-4 hours. Do you still need to complete an advanced module of your choice? You will also have access to these modules.

When you purchase the re-registration module, you will receive one year of access to the eBROK learning environment. Your new BROK certificate will become active immediately after completing the re-registration. Therefore, please do not register too early for the re-registration.

The most recent end dates of your basic eBROK course or BROK re-registration can be found in the BROK register. If you are late with the re-registration, you will be required to retake the entire course. There is no grace period.

Accreditation uitklapper, klik om te openen

• 1.5 EC
• The eBROK Basic Course was accredited by V&VN, VSR, and GAIA in October 2024, and by KNMG-GAIA in November 2024. Please consult the FAQ to see how many accreditation points can be awarded for completing the BROK course.

Questions? uitklapper, klik om te openen

• If you have any questions about the eBROK learning environment or notice any errors in it, please send an email to: klantenservice@ebrok.nl
• For any other BROK course-related questions, please feel free to email brok@umcutrecht.nl. 
• Have you checked the FAQ? It also contains additional information about the BROK and re-registration.

For any other BROK course-related questions, please feel free to email brok@umcutrecht.nl.

Contact your BROK-coordinator:

Mirte Scherpenisse| Research Office, UMC Utrecht|brok@umcutrecht.nl| mon-wed