Module 4.1: Research Ethics - Human and Animal - 24 June 2025

Time listed as AEST (April to September) or AEDT (October to March)

Research Ethics - Human and Animal covers ethical principles in research, the Australian and New Zealand regulatory frameworks and guidelines including the requirements of AHEC, the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.

The module also covers the Harmonisation of Multi-centre Ethical Review, gene technology regulations and the role of ethics administrators and other stakeholders in supporting these Codes.

Participants will learn why research requires ethical frameworks as well as understanding the key historical events that have shaped development of such frameworks.

The module is presented in three distinct sections: Human Ethics, Animal Ethics and Gene Technology and Radiation Safety.

Key learning outcomes:

After completing this module, participants should be able to:

• Understand why we need a human and animal ethics and safety frameworks;
• Understand key events in history which have led to the development of ethical principles, regulatory documents and guidelines;
• Understand key ethical principles;
• Understand how to apply ethical principles in study design;
• Understand where to apply ethical principles in ethics applications;
• Understand the different roles within ethics and safety frameworks;
• Understand regulatory environments for ethics and safety; and
• Be introduced to standard operating practices.

Who should attend:

This module is suitable for those who are new to the research management profession, those who have specialised in one area of research management and wish to broaden their knowledge and/or those who are experienced research management professionals but wish to refresh their knowledge in a specific topic area.

This module is suitable for research management professionls with limited or no previous experience working in organisations involved in research, including those from:

• Research agencies and institutes;
• Medical research institutes;
• Research and development corporations;
• Research centres;
• Government departments;
• Funding bodies;
• Industrial research and development teams;
• Service providers;
• Commercialisation bodies; and
• Consultancies.

This elective module is part of the Foundation Level Accreditation Program, available to participants in all regions. Additionally, each module can be pursued independently for professional development.

Presenter:

Ms Elise Grosser

Location: 

Zoom Meeting

Cost:

ARMS Member: $405 AUD (GST inclusive) - Price discounted in the shopping cart.
Non-Member: $505 AUD (GST inclusive)

Registration:

Members: Log into your account and then continue your registration below.
Non-Members: Create or sign into your free website user account to continue your registration.

Event Emails and Pre-reading:

• Upon successful registration for this workshop, you will receive a confirmation email. Please note that any pending payments may delay the delivery of this email. If you need assistance, contact the ARMS Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator.
• The link to the Body of Knowledge (pre-reading), along with any other relevant study materials and the Zoom link, will be sent approximately 10 days prior to the workshop.

We strongly recommend your ability to connect to Zoom before the workshop.

Cancellation Policy:

Should your circumstances change, and you are unable to attend this workshop, you must contact ARMSAccreditation@researchmangement.org.au by no later than 10 working days prior to the commencement of the scheduled event. ARMS will refund the full registration fee minus any administrative fees.

Should you cancel less than 10 working days prior to the commencement of this workshop, no refund will be payable but instead you may wish to send a proxy.

ARMS reserve the right to cancel, postpone or re-schedule courses and events due to minimum numbers not being reached or for other unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of a cancellation, ARMS will aim to advise all participants in writing five (5) days prior to the scheduled event and will refund the full registration fee including administrative charges within 30 days after notification.

Enquiries:

Please reach out to our Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator at ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.org.au or +61 8 8201 5592.