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REDCap 101 eLearning series
Online training is now available on the Rush Learning HubFAQ: To learn more about REDCap, you can access our FAQ at the following link REDCap FAQ
NEW USERS: All current Rush active employees or Rush students with a valid Rush LDAP account can login to REDCap using their Rush username and password. If your username and password does not work, please contact Rush IS Help Desk at Help@rush.edu or call them at (312) 942-4357 to reset your password.
COLLABORATOR / EXTERNAL USERS: All external / collaborator users will need to request a PI at Rush to sponsor for his/her account. Please advise the PI to use the following link to request a new account REDCap User Account Request
REDCap API TOKEN REQUEST: REDCap API token is granted on a case by case basis. Please go to our FAQs to request a REDCap API token. User will need to accept our "REDCap End User Agreement" before an API token is issued.
REDCap Users are encouraged to view the following Basic REDCap Training Videos. For any other question, please contact REDCap Support
Notice: Due to current high volume and staffing limitations, most requests or questions for REDCap will be addressed within 2 business days. Therefore, if you need immediate action please email to redcap@rush.edu to begin the elevation process.
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Just Getting Started?
Explore these overviews of fundamental concepts and features.
Building a Project
Learn how to build and modify data collection instruments.
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Introduction to Instrument Development | An introduction to the Online Designer and Data Dictionary methods of instrument development. |
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Online Designer | This online tool is the quickest and most intuitive method for making instrument modifications. |
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Data Dictionary | The Data Dictionary is your project structure in a downloadable spreadsheet file. The spreadsheet can be modified and uploaded into REDCap to make instrument modifications. To see an example, download the Data Dictionary demonstration file. |
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Project Field Types | An illustration of some popular field types. |
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Basic Features & Modules
Types of REDCap Projects
There are several flavors of REDCap projects to choose from as you begin thinking about building your own project. Each type of project has its advantages and disadvantages, and may fit the specific needs better of one type of project over another. Please review the different types below, and you may even view a live example of each project type in action or view a short video about it.
Special Features within REDCap Projects
Every REDCap project is capable of utilizing special features, some of which can be enabled by normal users and some by REDCap administrators. Below is a listing of these features.