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ETHICAL REVIEW OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMANS
Administrative Policy and Procedures Manual for Health Canada Research Ethics Board (REB)

Issued By:REB Secretariat
Approved By:   Research Ethics Board
Date Issued:    March 11, 2004
Date Reviewed:  April 15, 2004
Date Revised:  November 26, 2006

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"Before you submit....."

Research Ethics Board Submission Checklist:

  • completed application form including all necessary signatures
  • study protocol
  • completed independent science review
  • itemized response to science issues raised
  • consent and assent forms
  • contract (if applicable)
  • previously approved by another REB (if applicable, a copy of all submitted documentation, including the letter of approval)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Step 1 - Is An Ethical Review Required?

Step 2 - Awareness of Privacy Legislation

Step 3 - Types of Ethics Review

Step 4 - Preparing the Application

Step 5 - Research Ethics Board Review and Approval Process

Step 6 - Appeal of Decision

Step 7 - Continuing Ethical Review

Definitions

Date Modified: 2006-12-05 Top