Introduction

The full eBROK course package is available for students who have not done the eBROK before.

Package contents

The eBROK contains ± 15 hours of interactive learning material, practice material, videos and animations. Divided into 5 basic modules, 4 in-depth modules and a practice module for practice. With the help of experts from the field, all learning material has been carefully designed.The eBROK consists of six compulsory modules and four in-depth modules. After you have logged in, you will find an overview of all modules on the start page (see image below).

In addition to 1 year of access to the modules, this package also includes access to a Center Specific Meeting and 1 exam (online or on location). You will also receive updates about laws and regulations during the validity of the account.

The center specific meeting

Attending a Center Specific Meeting (CSB) is mandatory to meet the requirements for obtaining your BROK certificate. Each institution gives its own interpretation to this meeting. You can register for this under the Agenda tab.

After participating in the CSB, the BROK coordinator indicates in the eBROK learning environment that you have met this requirement for obtaining the BROK certification. If you have any questions about the CSB, please contact the BROK coordinator of your own institution.

Note: Follow the CSB of your own institution! Does your institution not have its own CSB and / or BROK coordinator? Then you can register for a CSB that is organized at another institution. The BROK coordinator will check the attendance list and indicate in the system that you have been present.

The exam

The BROK exam is organized by the EMWO exam agency. Under the tab [Agenda] you will find the dates of the exams at the various institutions.

The exam is computer controlled. During the exam you may only use the information from the eBROK environment (including urls to the websites to which the study text refers), except for the forum. Other websites are not allowed.

Certification

The following conditions must be met in order to obtain certification.

• You have completed all mandatory modules
• You have completed 1 in-depth module
• You passed the exam (score of 80% or higher)
• You attended a center-specific meeting
• You have read all news items in the learning environment

The progress in the modules is clearly indicated in the learning environment with a percentage, at 100% the module is completed.

The BROK certification is valid for three years and starts on the date on which you have met all the conditions for obtaining the BROK certification and this has been recognized by the EMWO exam agency.

Extend access

If you want to keep access to the course materials and the learning environment for longer, you can purchase a subscription. More information about this can be found under the package The eBROK subscription.

Renew certification

To maintain the BROK certification after 3 years, you must meet the following two conditions before it expires:

• You must have fully completed all compulsory modules and at least one in-depth module (100% completion rate)
• You must have read all news items in the news overview.

More information about this can be found under the package The eBROK subscription.

Introduction

The re-registration has changed to the Continuous Registration. The Continuous registration package is available for students who have already followed the eBrok before November 1, 2019 and who want to re-register.

By completing the Continuous Registration, you extend the BROK certification by three years. You will also have fully entered this eBROK learning environment.

Note: you can only purchase the Continuous Registration if your current certificate expires within 18 months. Is your certificate valid longer? Then you can already gain access to this environment by purchasing the eBROK subscription.

Package contents

For students with a valid certification

Are you in possession of a valid BROK certificate? Then you can enter the eBROK learning environment by going through the Continuous Registration. The Continuous registration consists of 3 modules and contains ± 4 hours of interactive learning material, practice material, videos and animations. After you have logged in you will find the modules under the tab Continuous registration.

In addition to 1 year of access to the modules of the Continuous registration, this package also includes access to the 5 basic modules, 4 in-depth modules and a practice module for practice. These modules will be available after completing the Refresh module. You will also receive updates about laws and regulations during the validity of the account.

For students with an expired certification

Has your previously obtained BROK certificate expired? Then you can enter the eBROK learning environment by going through the entire eBROK excluding CSB.

The eBROK contains ± 15 hours of interactive learning material, practice material, videos and animations. Divided into 5 basic modules, 4 in-depth modules and a practice module for practice. All modules have been carefully designed with the help of experts from the field. The eBROK consists of six compulsory modules and four in-depth modules.

After you have logged in, you will find an overview of all modules on the start page (see image below).

In addition to 1 year of access to the modules, this package also includes access to 1 exam (online or on location). You will also receive updates about laws and regulations during the validity of the account.

Exam

If you have a valid certification, you do not have to take the BROK exam again. If your certification has expired, you will also have to take the exam in addition to completing the compulsory modules and 1 in-depth module.

The BROK exam is organized by the EMWO exam agency. Under the tab [Agenda] you will find the dates of the exams at the various institutions.

The exam is computer controlled. During the exam you may only use the information from the eBROK environment (including urls to the websites to which the study text refers), except for the forum. Other websites are not allowed.

Certification

For students with a valid certification

To complete the Continuous Registration, the following conditions must be met.

• You have completed the Refresh, Self Test and Case modules
• You have read all news items in the learning environment

The progress in the modules is clearly indicated in the learning environment with a percentage, at 100% the module is completed.

When you have met all the conditions for extending the BROK certification and this has been recognized by the EMWO exam agency, your BROK certification will be extended for three years and you have fully entered the eBROK learning environment

For students with an expired certification

Students with a certification that has expired, must meet the following conditions to re-certify and enter the eBROK environment:

• You have completed all mandatory modules
• You have completed 1 in-depth module
• You passed the exam (score of 80% or higher)
• You have read all news items in the learning environment

The progress in the modules is clearly indicated in the learning environment with a percentage, at 100% the module is completed.

When you have met all the conditions for extending the BROK certification and this has been recognized by the EMWO exam agency, your BROK certification will be extended for three years and you have fully entered the eBROK learning environment

Extend access

If you want to keep access to the course materials and the learning environment for longer, you can purchase a subscription. More information about this can be found under the package The eBROK subscription.

Renew certification

To maintain the BROK certification, you must meet the following two conditions before it expires:

• You must have fully completed all compulsory modules and at least one in-depth module (100% completion rate)
• You must have read all news items in the news overview.

More information about this can be found under the package The eBROK subscription.

Purchase and subscibe

If you have not successfully completed the BROK exam, you can take a re-exam by logging out and then choosing [I want to take a re-exam]. Then log in as you normally do and you can place the order.

After purchasing, you can choose a new exam date under the 'Agenda' tab by clicking on 'Change' behind the row 'Exam date'.

Note: Make sure you choose an exam date that is within the validity of your account.

Introduction

When taking the full eBROK course or the Continuous Registration, you will receive one year access to the eBROK learning environment. If you have completed the full eBROK course or the Continuous Registration in this learning environment and have obtained the certificate, you can purchase a subscription. This will extend access to the learning environment and modules and you will continue to receive updates on legislation and regulations.

You can purchase the subscription immediately after you have completed the course, the subscription period of 1 or 3 years only starts from the date that the account would expire. Outside the duration of the subscription, the 3-year subscription offers the same options as the 1-year subscription.

Package contents

By purchasing the subscription you will receive, in addition to 1 or 3 years of access to the modules, updates on legislation and regulations during the validity of the subscription.

Renew certification

Access to the eBROK learning environment is separate from the BROK certification. The BROK certificate obtained is valid for three years. To renew the certification, you do need access to the eBROK learning environment. It is important that you keep a close eye on the eBROK learning environment. New information is regularly posted on the eBROK learning environment.

To renew your BROK certification after 3 years, you must meet the following two conditions before it expires:

• You must have fully completed all required modules and at least one in-depth module (100% completion rate)
• You must have read all news items in the news overview.

The best way to do this is to log in to the eBROK learning environment regularly, so you can keep up to date with all new developments. 

When you have met the conditions at the end of your BROK certification, your BROK certification will be extended for another three years.

I cannot log in, because my email address is already in use. What should I do?

You have probably tried to log in before using the SURFconext button. If you have not yet purchased a product, this will not work. After [Buy now] with the required product, click [Login with SURFconext]. Then first log in with your institution-related information (email address and password). You can then continue in the order process

I have not yet received login details, but have already paid. What should I do?

There are several reasons why this may be so;

• you have chosen that your institution pays (Kostenplaats). The BROK coordinator of your institution must first approve your application. This can take up to 2 days.
• you have chosen your institution pays (Kostenplaats). The BROK coordinator of your institution has already admitted you, but the e-mail has ended up in your spam folder. Then try to log in with the information you provided. 
• you paid yourself. You will then receive the email with login details when the payment has been received.

 If this does not help you out, submit a ticket with the [Help] button.

I previously participated in the old eBROK, can I use my old login details?

No, unfortunately that is not possible. The eBROK has been taken over by a new provider (Elevate). You will always have to purchase a new product before you can log in.

I want to log in but cannot reset my password. What should I do?

You have most likely registered with the SURFconext link. This means that you log in with your institution-related data. We cannot change this for you. Click on [SURFconext] at login and use your institution-related information to login.

Please note , this only works if you have previously purchased a product via the new eBROK learning environment. After [Buy now] with the required product, click [Login with SURFconext]. Then first log in with your institution-related information (email address and password). You can then continue in the order process

How long do I have access to the eBROK learning environment?

When you have completed the entire eBROK course, or have access to Continuous Registration, you will immediately have access to the eBROK learning environment for one year.  If you yourself are paying, this year will commence after you have paid for the access. If your employer at a umc, the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital/Netherlands Cancer Institute, or the Princess Maxima Centres is paying, you will gain access as soon as the BROK coordinator of the institution in question has approved your participation.  NB: There may be a few working days between your registration and the approval by the BROK coordinator. If your employer pays via a 'different institution’, you will gain access as soon as the invoice has been paid. 

If you want to retain access to the course materials and the learning environment for longer, you can take out a subscription. You can find more information about this subscription under the heading entitled 'the eBROK subscription' in these FAQ.

NB: access to the eBROK learning environment is separate from BROK certification. The BROK certificate you are awarded is valid for three years. You need to have access to the eBROK learning environment in order to renew it.  

I have gone through the re-registration, do I get a certificate?

You will not receive a new certificate by default. You can request this from the EMWO.

I have gone through the re-registration, will I still receive notice?

By default, you will not receive a message after going through the re-registration. Your certification (when all requirements are met) is automatically adjusted in the BROK register.

Please note, this may take a while.

How long is my BROK certification valid?

Your BROK certification is valid for three years. The certification commences on the date on which you have fulfilled all four conditions for obtaining the BROK certification and this has been acknowledged by the EMWO. If you want to receive a certificate and/or be included in the BROK register, this date will also be stated.  

The BROK certification will expire after three years. It is important that you renew the BROK certification on time if you want to continue working in the field of medical scientific research. If you do not do this before your registration has expired, you will have to take and pass the entire course again. You will also have to redo exams. The only thing you will not have to do is attend a centre-specific meeting. 

I have to take an exam, what materials can I use?

You have access to all materials from the eBROK learning environment anyway. For all other questions about the exam, please visit the EMWO website (www.emwo.nl).

What does the BROK examination imply and where can I register?

The BROK examination is organised by the EMWO. Under the Schedule tab tab you will find the dates of the examinations at the various institutions. The examination is a computer-based examination. During this open book examination, you are only allowed to use the information from the eBROK environment (including urls to the websites which the study text refers to), except the forum. Other websites are not allowed.

Do I have to do the BROK examination at my own institution?

NNo, you do not have to. You can also take the BROK examination somewhere else. Under the Schedule tab you can find the dates of the various examinations at the different institutions. You can choose where you take the examination yourself.

Am I only allowed to take the BROK examination after attending the CSB and completing the activities in the eBROK learning environment

No, not necessarily, but it is our preference. To obtain your BROK certification, you must fulfil all four of the conditions: It is preferable first to complete the activities in the eBROK learning environment, then attend the CSB and then finally take the examination. However, this is not a must.

When will I have passed the BROK examination?

A score of at least 80% is sufficient to pass the examination.

I failed the examination. What should I do now?

You will need to apply for a resit. You can do that via the eBROK learning environment. Do not forget, this only covers you taking a resit. The initial access to the eBROK learning environment is valid for one year.

I have a complaint about the examination. Where can I submit it?

Complaints or questions about the examination can be submitted to the examinations office, by sending an email to info@EMWO.nl.

I want to do the reregistration, but am not in the BROK register, what should I do?

You can contact the EMWO, they manage the BROK register. They can send you the necessary information. You can email to info@EMWO.nl.

Where can I change my CSB date?

You can change your CSB date up to 1 (one) day before the scheduled CSB in the 'Agenda' tab.

For the reregistration, I need a candidate number. Where can I find this? 
You can find the candidate number in the BROK register.
Please note, make sure you fill in the correct number, otherwise your reregistration will not come through accordingly!

Where can I change my exam date?

You can change your exam date up to 9 days before the planned exam in the 'Agenda' tab.
Please note, it is not possible to change the date within 9 days.
When you've failed the exam, you can purchase a re-take 1 day after the first original exam. 

How can I purchase a re-exam? 

To purchase a re-exam you must first log out. On the landing page of www.nfu-ebrok.nl you can click on [I want to retake the exam]. Then click on [buy now], after which you can log in as you normally do and you can plan the re-exam. You can only purchase a re-exam if your previous exam was at least 24 hours ago. 

I would like to use the forum. How do I access it?

You access the forum by clicking the messages icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to the left of your name.

How does the navigation within the learning environment work?

You can navigate between the various tabs on 'My homepage'. Here, you will find information about the Schedule, News, etc. Click a module to go to the module content. Complete all the relevant activities. Your progress can be followed on 'My homepage' and within a module itself.

When you log in to the eBROK learning environment for the first time, you will be given a user's tour of the course and the various functionalities. You can find this on 'My homepage’ and go through it again whenever you want. 

How can I change my profile and preferences?

Click 'My homepage’ on your photo on the top right of your screen and go directly to your profile. Click [Edit profile] to change your profile. Click at the top right on your name to change your notification settings via [Preferences].

Will I receive an invoice?

You will only receive an invoice if you have completed the payment yourself. You will then receive this by email. If you have chosen to pay via [Cost center], the invoice will go directly to the institution indicated by you. 

I cannot open the modules, what should I do?

You most likely clicked directly on [Login with SURFconext '] without first purchasing a product. You will first have to purchase a product, then you will have access to the learning environment. 

You can still purchase a product via www.nfu-ebrok.nl and [Buy now]. Then choose the option [Login with SURFconext] on the next screen. You can then go through the rest of the order process and the product will be added to your account. After that, the learning environment is accessible.

I am looking for important documents.

Here you can find:

- Privacy statement
- Terms of delivery
- Training and Examination Regulations

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Terms of delivery

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Regulations

Privacy statement

Training and examination regultations

Exam information and preparation

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