Training and Education of REB Members and Staff

SOP Title: 100: REB Administration
Number.Version: REB SOP 105 Training and Education of REB Members and Staff
Version Date: July 27th, 2011
Approval Date: July 27th, 2011
Approved By: REB
Revised and Approved: May 18, 2016

1.0 Purpose

This SOP describes training and education for REB members and staff.

2.0 General Policy Statement

Training of REB members and staff is critical if the REB is to fulfill its mandate to protect the
rights and welfare of research participants. REB members, staff, and others charged with
responsibility for reviewing, approving, and overseeing human subject research shall receive
detailed training in the regulations, guidelines, ethics, and policies applicable to human
participants’ research.

3.0 Specific Procedures

3.1. Training

3.1.1 The REB Chair and Vice-Chair, in consultation with the Research Ethics Coordinator, shall
establish the educational and training requirements for REB members who review human
research.

3.1.2 Members of the REB will participate in initial and continuing training in areas germane to
their responsibilities.

3.1.4 The REB Chair and Vice-Chair will receive additional training in areas germane to his/her
additional responsibilities.

3.1.5 REB staff will receive initial and continuing training in the areas germane to their
responsibilities.

3.1.6. REB members and staff will be encouraged to attend workshops and other educational
opportunities focused on REB functions. UOIT will support such activities to the extent possible
and as appropriate to the responsibilities of members and staff. New REB members will be
expected to complete successfully the most recent TCPS tutorial within one month of their
appointment.

4.0 Documentation

Training and continuing education shall be documented and added to the records of the REB
within the Research Ethics Office.