DESCRIPTON
This webinar provides an overview of ethics considerations in the conduct of human subjects clinical research with a focus on research in a rehabilitation setting. The webinar provides an overview of historical misconduct in human subjects research, outlined regulatory reforms in research ethics and explores strategies to promote ethical and socially conscientious research that is grounded in contemporary bioethics principles.

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this on-demand webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Describe unique ethical considerations for human subjects research in the rehabilitation setting
2. Summarize contemporary bioethics principles that promote socially-minded clinical research
3. Identify strategies that promote ethical conduct in human subjects research

INSTRUCTOR
Shelly Benjaminy, PhD, HEC-C

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Occupational Therapy 

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID #16958. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at 1.0 contact hours, 0.10 CEUs [introductory level, professional issues]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapy
This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 8/17/2026.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Speech-Language Pathology
DISCLOSURES
Course Director’s and Planning Committee Members’ Disclosure Information:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L, BCP Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists’ Disclosure Information:
Shelly Benjaminy, PhD, HEC-C Has nothing to disclose.

ACADEMY POLICIES
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