Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee (HSREC)
Welcome to the HSREC ethics training page. To assist you, this page features avatar-led training videos, designed to guide you through the ethical principles and procedures specific to health sciences research.
You are encouraged to
- watch the training videos;
- review the supporting documentation; and
- complete the assessments.
By engaging with this material, you help to uphold the integrity and ethical standards of health research at the UFS.
HSREC ethics assessment
Please note that an assessment must be completed based on the videos below.
The assessment confirms your understanding of the ethical principles, participant protections, and procedures required for responsible health sciences research.
Click on the following link to complete the HSREC ethics assessment:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WDF2T3C
Successful completion forms part of the training requirements for researchers or students who have to make an application with the HSREC.
1. Navigating the HSREC application process
2. Part 1 - Approach to ethics application in Health Sciences
4. Part 3 - Avoiding common pitfalls in the HSREC application process
6. Part 5 - Post-HSREC approval phase
7. Part 6 - POPIA and how it relates to the application process