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Newcastle University provides an HT Act eLearning Module for those working within the Research Sector.

The eLearning provides guidance on best practice when working with human tissue and how to ensure compliance with the Human Tissue Act. It’s highly interactive with videos, animations and quizzes and you’ll receive a certificate of completion at the end.

Course Overview

• For students, researchers, clinicians and industry professionals.
• Suitable for anyone working with human tissue in the research sector.
• Learn online—no campus attendance required.
• Online course takes approx. 2 hours to complete.

Topics include:

• Why do we need regulations?
• Licensing.
• Relevant materials.
• Consent.
• Obtaining tissue for research.
• Ensuring compliance.
• Sample management: transfer, storage, use & disposal.

For more information please contact: hta.elearning@ncl.ac.uk