Which statement about Ethics Training is correct?

• A. Laboratories are not required to provide ethics training.
• B. Ethics training must be provided within 1 year of hire, then every 24 months.
• C. Ethics training is optional for senior staff.
• D. Laboratories must provide ethics training within 2 months of hire and every 14 months thereafter, and it can be internal or external as long as it meets Chapter 252.

Answer: (D)

Ethics training for laboratory personnel is required on a defined schedule and can be delivered by either internal or external providers as long as the program meets established standards. The correct rule specifies that training must start within two months of hire and then occur at 14-month intervals thereafter, with acceptance for internal or external delivery as long as it complies with Chapter 252. This combination ensures new staff receive timely ethics education and that ongoing training stays current, while allowing flexibility in how the content is taught as long as it meets the regulatory requirements.

The other statements conflict with these points: training isn’t optional or limited to certain staff; it must occur within the defined timeline, and the specified intervals differ from the mandated schedule.