Introducing
ETHICS AND DATA MANAGEMENT

This course is designed to provide the researcher with ethical issues encountered in research and how to handle ethical issues. The learner will also be oriented with the operations of the Zambia National Health Research Authority (NHRA) regulations. The course also covers management of data for research in a timely, accurate and quality way
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Ethics And Data Management

Course Details

Background

This course is designed to provide the researcher with ethical issues encountered in research and how to handle ethical issues. The leaner will also be oriented with the operations of the Zambia National Health Research Authority (NHRA) regulations. The course also covers management of data for research in a timely, accurate and quality way.

Rationale

In most cases, research participants are side-lined and do not benefit from some research projects conducted. Indeed, knowledge and training on ethical issues surrounding research subjects is warrantable internationally. This course provides just that.

Many individuals fail to collect and store quality data for their research, hence affecting the impact of their manuscript late alone the hope for publishing in a peer reviewed journal. When quality data is collected and stored well, it will not only answer the research question for which data was collected but often is a gold mine where many research questions can be answered in future. This course has been designed to address data management challenges in research.

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Code

EDM
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Fees

K2, 000 per person
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Location

Online
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Contact

Dr. Sepiso K Masenga, BSc, MSC, CT, PhD
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Dates

Commencement date: 18th January, 2021

Aim

To provide skills and competencies for leaners to be able to plan, collect, store, share research data and conduct research in an ethical manner.

Objectives

At the end of the program Learners should be able to:

  1. Understand Ethical issues in research
  2. Understand the ethical review process
  3. Understand ethical regulatory operations and guidelines of the NHRA
  4. Learn how to conduct research within ethical guidelines
  5. Learn how to plan, collect, store and share research data

Competencies

At the end of this course, learners will be able to do the following:

  1. Ethics knowledge on research related to human or animal studies
  2. Ethics Certification with an international body
  3. Writing ethics consents, statements, assents etc
  4. Good clinical practice
  5. REDCap interphase
  6. Data collection and handling skills
  7. Data sharing

Entry requirements

The candidate must possess a minimum of a degree in any health-related course or be a student or learner at diploma or degree working on or planning to design a research protocol.

Expected prior knowledge

Must have conducted or participated in research project before or have some basic knowledge of research activities and what is involved. Beginners are encouraged to take RPD prior to this course.

COURSE DELIVERY.

Intensive 2 weeks of didactic lectures, hands-on practical and tutorials sessions

QUALIFICATION

Upon successful completion the candidates will be awarded a certificate in Ethics and Data management. This qualification will only apply to a student who passes the final exam.

Course Content

  1. Human Subject Protection
  2. Good Clinical Practice
  3. Biomedical Responsible conduct of Research (RCR)
  4. Cultural Competence in Research
  5. Clinical Trials
  6. National Health Research Authority regulations
  7. Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS)
  8. Data management in Research
  9. REDCap

Lesson Schedule

Day

Lesson/activity

Responsible/Lecturer

Day 1

Human Subject Protection part I

Dr SK Masenga

Day 2

Human Subject Protection part II

Mr BM Hamooya

Day 3

Good Clinical Practice

Dr SK Masenga

Day 4

Biomedical Responsible conduct of Research I

Mr BM Hamooya

Day 5

Biomedical Responsible conduct of Research II

Dr SK Masenga

Day 6

Cultural Competence in Research

Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS)

NHRA regulations

Dr SK Masenga

Day 7

Data management in Research I

Dr SK Masenga

Day 8

Data management in Research II

Mr BM Hamooya

Day 9

REDCap

Dr SK Masenga

Day 10

Assignments due and Quizzes

Dr SK Masenga

note

REDCap project due 7 days after completion (day 10)

Dr SK Masenga

Teaching Methods

Lectures

Hands-on Tutorials

Assignments

Timing and schedules

Monday to Friday

Note: select one when applying

  • Option A: 06:00 – 08:00
  • Option B: 10:00 – 12:00
  • Option C: 12:00 – 14:00
  • Option D: 16:00 – 18:00
  • Option E: 18:00 – 20:00

Assessment Method

  • Assignment 20%
  • Quizzes 20%
  • Final Project 60%

Certifications

Mulungushi University certificate will be provided

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Great North Road

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