Learning Objectives:

• Define ethics in clinical research
• Describe the historical evolution of ethics in clinical research
• Identify the primary guidelines of ethical considerations in clinical research
• List the key elements of the primary guidelines
• Communicate the importance of ethics in clinical research
• Recognize the consequences of unethical conduct in clinical trials
• Resolve issues pertaining to actual or potential unethical conduct

Tools Provided: Checklist tools and reference documents available.

Audience:
Primary: All Clinical Research Personnel
Secondary: All Clinical Research Personnel

Knowledge level (basic, intermediate, advanced): Basic

Competency: Related to the following Core Competencies:
Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations
Clinical Trial Operations (GCPs)
Scientific Concepts and Research Design