Can labs use an ethics training course from another organization as long as it meets Chapter 252?

• A. Labs must use only internal course meeting Chapter 252.
• B. Labs may choose to develop their own ethics training course or may use a course developed by another organization as long as it meets the requirements of Chapter 252.
• C. Ethics training is not required.
• D. Ethics training must be completed every 3 years.

Answer: (B)

Chapter 252 sets the required standards for ethics training, and labs have flexibility in how they meet those standards. They can either develop their own training or use a course from another organization, as long as the external course complies with Chapter 252. This is why that choice is the best: it reflects both the allowable options and the condition that the training must meet the specified requirements. The other statements misrepresent the rule: insisting on only internal courses ignores the option to use an external compliant program; saying ethics training isn’t required contradicts the regulation; and mandating a three-year refresh interval adds a frequency not stated in Chapter 252.