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Ethics

Laws and regulations cannot endure unless based on an ethical code. Ethics as a discipline is multifaceted and involves critical thinking built on well-founded principles. Operating in an ethical manner will allow you and your organization to quickly respond to problems, lower potential personal and organizational liability, and conduct business in a fair manner. 

This course will identify and analyze ethical issues as they relate to regulatory professionals to provide a general introduction to complex concepts, principles and theories, including bioethics and legal principles. It will highlight ethical issues in areas of product development, compliance and clinical testing. Additionally, you will gain insight into institutional training and educational activities. This course is intended to be a companion piece to the RAPS Code of Ethics as well as your own institution’s policies, procedures and training programs.

This course now includes an interactive simulation tool! Using immersive technology, you will have the opportunity to evaluate various situations from an ethical perspective and watch as consequences unfold.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Cite historical events that influenced current ethical guidelines and federal regulations
  • Identify and explain the eight core values central to RAPS’ Code of Ethics
  • Outline the necessary elements for obtaining valid and meaningful informed consent
  • Discuss institutional review boards (IRBs), their membership requirements and scope as well as how IRBs are regulated and the protections they ensure
  • List study criteria necessary to be approved by an IRB
  • Define compliance and describe why it is critical for individuals and corporations
  • Identify common compliance and ethical issues presented in the market place, including concerns and special considerations for publicly traded companies

Target Audience

This course is intended for regulatory professionals and support staff, medical personnel (physicians, nurses), clinical investigators, research personnel, quality systems (compliance) managers, legal professionals, statisticians and corporate management.

Please note:
This course is available for single purchase or as part of the Regulatory Affairs Certificate Program, including the Medical Devices and Dual program options. Single course purchase provides three-month access; the Medical Devices program option provides six-month access; and the Dual program option provides 12-month access.

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Course at a Glance

Total Length of Course: 4 Hours

Learning Levels: Basic, Intermediate

RAC Points: 4

Cost: Member $300; Nonmember $390

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