Fundamentals of human research ethics review (Australia)
Fundamentals of human research ethics review is designed for committee members and other ethics reviewers, such as those on low-risk panels, within Australia.
This course provides an ideal introduction for new reviewers, and an engaging refresher for those who are more experienced. It’s suitable for both academic members and lay members.
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The course includes about two hours of core content, links to additional resources and literature, and interactive and engaging resources to take away and use.
It will help reviewers understand their vital role, and equip them to review human ethics applications effectively by understanding and applying the principles of the National Statement.
Membership grants access to the course for three months. This course is specially tailored to the Australian research environment.
Sign-up includes access to the course for three months so that you can complete the course at your own pace, and return to the content at any time while you’re getting settled.
It’s mobile friendly so you can learn anywhere.
Up to date
Some key sections of the National Statement were updated in July 2023. This course incorporates and discusses differences between the new version and the previous version. All references point to the 2023 update.
Understand your role
Whether you’re a committee member or low risk reviewer, this course will help you understand your role.
It’s also an excellent professional development opportunity for staff who support research ethics at a research institution.
Keep a record
When you’re getting started it can be difficult understanding your role and even knowing what to ask. Sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know!
This course includes a handy checklist of things to ask your colleagues. Use it to take notes as you go.
Apply what you learn
Activities throughout the course encourage you to think and apply what you learn with real world examples.
Spark discussion
Print and ‘play’ optional activities with other ethics reviewers and committee members.
This course gets to the heart of ethical deliberation and discussion.
Earn a completion certificate
Complete a short optional assessment piece to earn your completion certificate.
Your answers will be marked by a real person with human research ethics experience.
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Begin upskilling today. You’ll have access for three months.
Membership grants access to the course for three months. This course is specially tailored to the Australian research environment.
Demo
If you lead a research ethics office or you’re the Chair of a Human Research Ethics Committee in Australia, you may be eligible for a free demo. See how this training could work for your institution.