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This training course was developed to provide education for individuals engaging in human-participant research. It ensures that those with the privilege of conducting this work understand fully what is expected of them to fulfil their ethical obligations.
Note: To allow you to complete this course more easily it has been separated into 2 parts. Each part will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. You must complete each part in order and both parts to have a full understanding of the Recruitment process.
Ensure you have 45 minutes of uninterrupted time to complete each part. Completing the modules in less than 30 minutes will result in an INVALID error. The modules will eventually time–out due to inactivity. Refreshing the page after time–out will cause progress to be lost and you will need to complete the module again.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course learners will be able to:
- Recognize the 2 phases of the recruitment process included in research participant recruitment with respect to the TCPS 2 upholding research participants' autonomy throughout the research recruitment process.
- Ascertain the initial point of contact and approach to engage with potential research participants about participating in a research study in line with the 3 core principles of the TCPS 2.
- Distinguish when a power imbalance exists within the recruitment process and select ways to eliminate or minimize it to recruit participants without pressure or manipulation.
Part
In Part 1, you will be introduced to the recruitment challenges faced by potential research participants and the researcher. You will also learn about the stages of the recruitment process, the “Circle of care” or its equivalent, the initial point of contact (IPC), and acceptable recruitment methods.
Modules:
- Land acknowledgement and welcome
- Module 1: The challenges of recruitment
- Module 2: Identifying a potential participant
- Module 3: The initial point of contact (IPC)
- Module 4: Ethical recruiting, the researcher’s job that starts with the IPC
Part
Prerequisite: Revealing the Recruitment Process – Part 1
In Part 2, you will be introduced to other recruitment methods, unacceptable recruitment methods, and informed consent.
The course ends with a summative quiz. Your grade will help you to understand your overall comprehension of the course content.
Modules:
- Module 5: Other acceptable recruitment methods
- Module 6: Unacceptable recruitment methods and a plan
- Module 7: Informed consent
- Summary
- Quiz
- Thank you and feedback