Fundamentals of Human Research Ethics Review
This course is designed for committee members and other ethics reviewers, such as those on low-risk panels, within Australia. It provides an ideal introduction for new reviewers, and an engaging refresher for those who are more experienced.
Apply what you learn
The course includes about two hours of core content covering the fundamentals of the National Statement through videos, diagrams, examples, and case studies.
Additional resources and engaging activities help you apply what you learn.
Understand your vital role
Whether you’re a committee member, part of a low risk review panel, or someone who provides professional support to ethics committees, this course will help you understand your vital role and make meaningful contributions.
Stay up to date
Some key sections of the National Statement were updated in July 2023 and further updates to Chapter 4 are expected soon. Our course is up to date and discusses key changes. All references point to the latest version.
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Explore contemporary challenges
Printable discussion primers dive deeper into challenging issues such as generative AI and participant deception.
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Spark discussion
Print and ‘play’ activities with other reviewers and committee members. Get to the heart of ethical deliberation and discussion.
Human Research Ethics Committee member
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Research ethics professional
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Earn a completion certificate
Complete a short optional assessment piece to earn your completion certificate.
Your answers will be marked by an experienced research ethics professional.
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Begin upskilling today. You’ll have access for three months.
Membership grants access to the course for one person for three months. This course is specially tailored to the Australian research environment.
Demo? Group enrolment?
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. Discover how this training could benefit your colleagues and your institution.
If you’d like to enroll a committee or group, no problem! Please contact us.