Training and Resources in Research Ethics Evaluation (TRREE)

TYPE OF TRAINING/TRAINING METHODS

TRREE is a free and open access online training program on research ethics and regulation. TRREE’s learning material is currently available in English, French, German, Polish and Portuguese. It also provides access to the national regulation in the participating countries. The training is modular. It includes an introduction to research ethics (module 1), a module on the role and responsibilities of Research Ethics Committees (module 2.1), several modules on the national regulation in given countries from the North and the South (module 3) and a detailed module on informed consent (module 4). TRREE has been recognized as continuing program by the Swiss Medical Association (FMH) and the Swiss Pharmacists Association (FPH).

TARGET AUDIENCE AND CHARGES

While some modules may focus on more specific training needs of research ethics committee members, or research teams including investigators, nurses, or study coordinators, the training is open to all and may be of interest to health authorities, funding agencies and universities, as well as to political authorities, patients and the media. Free of charges.