What training requirements accompany TCPS 2 for researchers and REB members?

• A. Completion of ethics training; ongoing education on privacy, consent, Indigenous research guidelines, and risk management.
• B. No formal training is required.
• C. Training only for REB members.
• D. Training must occur every five years but not ongoing.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that TCPS 2 requires both researchers and Research Ethics Board members to have formal ethics training and to engage in ongoing education. This ensures everyone involved understands foundational ethical principles and keeps up to date with evolving standards. The training typically includes completing an initial ethics training module and continuing education on privacy and confidentiality, informed consent processes, Indigenous research guidelines and community engagement considerations, and risk management to protect participants. The ongoing aspect matters because policies and best practices change, and researchers and REB members need refreshers to stay compliant and competent. The other options miss essential parts: there is formal training required, it applies to both researchers and REB members, and training is not limited to a one-time event every five years but should be ongoing.