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TRREE is a free and open access online training program on research ethics and regulation. TRREE's learning material is currently available in English, French, German, Polish and Portuguese. It also provides access to the national regulation in the participating countries. The training is modular. It includes an introduction to research ethics (module 1), a module on the role and responsibilities of Research Ethics Committees (module 2.1), several modules on the national regulation in given countries from the North and the South (module 3) and a detailed module on informed consent (module 4). TRREE has been recognized as continuing program by the Swiss Medical Association (FMH) and the Swiss Pharmacists Association (FPH).
While some modules may focus on more specific training needs of research ethics committee members, or research teams including investigators, nurses, or study coordinators, the training is open to all and may be of interest to health authorities, funding agencies and universities, as well as to political authorities, patients and the media. Free of charges.
On-line training (lectures, case studies, self-test multiple choice questions). Each module has its own case studies.
All the interested parties, the target groups are not specified. Free of charge.
Training courses (lectures, workshops) on different topics related to clinical research. ("The course modules have been designed to offer as broad a range of subjects within clinical research to as many different disciplines working within this field as possible").
Investigative Staff - Physicians, Nurses and Support Staff ; Industry Personnel - Clinical Research Associates, Industry Physicians; Ethics Committee Members Healthcare Decision Makers. Free access to the contents and description of the courses; paid participation.
http://www.vscr.at/educational-programme
On-line GCP training (5-7 hours)
Investigative Staff - Physicians, Nurses and Support Staff ; Industry Personnel - Clinical Research Associates, Industry Physicians; Ethics Committee Members Healthcare Decision Makers. Paid participation.
http://www.vscr.at/educational_programme/e-learning/bgcp_ecourse
(Training materials in Polish for Polish members of ethics committees and researchers):
A free and open access online training program on research ethics and regulation in Polish is available at: elearning.trree.org
On-line tutorial. 4 hours. Covers cases on:
Researchers and all other interested parties. Free of charge.
http://www.fhi.org/training/en/RETC2/RETCTraditional/intro.html
On-site training (lectures, workshops, practical assignments) 2 months of on-site studies (4 hours a day) and 10 months performance of a project in research ethics in trainee's home country. Covers cases on practical experiences in the ethical review of research protocols.
Physicians, nurses, scientists, members of research ethics committees, social scientists, philosophers, and other individuals with appropriate backgrounds and interests in health research or ethics, Research investigators, IRB/Ethics Committee members and research staff. Free access to the contents and description of the course. Scholarships are available to fund travel, living expenses, and course fees, but are limited.
On-line course (more than 20 thematic modules; includes self-test quiz). ~1 hour to read one module and answer the quiz questions. Each module includes cases.
Investigators and all other interested parties. Paid participation.
Health Research Ethics Training
On-site training (lectures, practical assignments).
Physicians, nurses, scientists, members of research ethics committees, social scientists, philosophers, and other individuals with appropriate backgrounds and interests in health research or ethics. Research investigators, IRB/Ethics Committee members and research staff. Paid participation.
On-site training (Lectures, discussions, readings, CD) 7 sessions of 3 hours. Several presentations include case analysis.
The course is offered to anyone interested or involved in clinical research involving human subjects. Free access to the contents and description of the course and to the presentation slides, free participation.
On-line training (readings, case histories, self-assessment). 3-4,5 hours in total. At least one case study for each section.
Institutions that are working to promote Responsible Conduct of Research. Free participation.
http://ori.dhhs.gov/education/products/montana_round1/research_ethics.html
On-line tutorial (lectures, case studies, normative texts, tools for decision making). Each module takes approx. 20 minutes. Each course module includes cases adapted to the topic.
Research ethics board (REB) members and support staff who work in the institutions of the Québec health and social services network as well as the institutions, administrators, government who are involved research ethics review for the purpose of ensuring the protection of research participants and promoting ethical conduct that demonstrates respect for individuals. Free participation.
http://ethique.msss.gouv.qc.ca/didacticiel/index.php?lang=en