By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Recognize the various reviews, authorizations and approvals necessary for human research to commence
- Identify the units and roles responsible for reviews, authorizations and approvals beyond the REB and REO, including academic, administrative, financial and compliance units
- Discuss the complexities when multiple institutions, sites or jurisdictions are involved with a research study
- Consider different models for streamlining, harmonizing and single site authorization for REB review and oversight of research
- Review the components of a Board of Record agreement
- Learn about provincial harmonization models currently being used
- Discuss international harmonization models and the future of streamlining REB review in Canada
Those who may be interested in this program include:
- REB Chairs and members
- Current and prospective REB administrators
- Faculty, staff and students who conduct research with human participants
- Community members with interest or enthusiasm for research
- Individuals who are working, or are interested in working in research services offices
$49 plus HST per module for six months of access. This module fee is non-refundable. Interested in partner organization discounts? Contact us at cpd.team@queensu.ca
Research Ethics Overview
Begin with the basics: ethics at the heart of every study! By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Define key terms such as research ethics, ethics review process, Research Ethics Board (REB), research participant, and Principal Investigator (PI).
- Explain the importance of research ethics reviews in protecting participants, ensuring research integrity, and upholding societal trust in research.
- Describe which types of research projects require ethics review and which are exempt.
- Explain the mandate and composition of the Research Ethics Board (REB).
- Provide an overview of the ethics review process from initiation to completion.
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