Development of a Training Program for Human Research Protection

Designation Number:
CAN/HRSO-100.02-2021
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
03.080.20; 03.100.02; 03.100.30; 03.100.40
Status:
Development Cancelled
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Scope:

This standard applies to all individuals engaged in the conduct and oversight of human research, including research ethics boards (REBs) members, Investigators/Researchers, REB and research administrative personnel, student researchers, research coordinators and associates, and community and participant partners.

Project need:

One of the primary ethical justifications for conducting human research is to benefit society. Because human research seeks to understand something not yet known, participation in human research is not without risks. Given the fundamental importance of human research, society must ensure that research is conducted ethically, rigorously, safely, and in a manner that safeguards the rights and welfare of research participants. The lack of consistent training in human research protection greatly impacts the evaluation, implementation, and quality of human research projects, and can lead to improper safeguarding of the rights and welfare of research participants. In order to ensure consistency in the conduct and oversight of human research, training of individuals and groups associated with human research activities must include a program for training in human research protection. There is no standardized training program for human research protection. Implementation of this National Standard of Canada (NSC) will enable uniform protection for research participants across Canada.

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