The Trusted Standard in Research, Ethics, Compliance, and Safety Training

The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) is dedicated to serving the training needs of colleges and universities, healthcare institutions, technology and research organizations, and governmental agencies, as they foster integrity and professional advancement of their learners.

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Celebrating 22 Years of Serving Education and Science Communities
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Utilized by the Top-25 Ranked U.S. Hospitals

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Qualitative Data Analysis
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This course provides an applied approach to qualitative data analysis through the lens of multiple methods and methodologies.

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HIPAA for Marketing and Fundraising Professionals
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This course is intended to cover HIPAA requirements as applicable for marketing and fundraising.

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Handling of Hazards in Research Animal Facilities
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Covers the types of hazards in research animal facilities, risk assessment of hazards, hazard mitigation, and role of oversight committees and other research professionals.

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Discrete Choice Experiments with Neurologic Disorders
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Discusses discrete choice experiments, including their design, analysis, and ethical considerations.

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NSPM 33 Research Security Programs Standard Requirement Draft
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Provides an overview of the draft NSPM 33 Research Security Programs Standard Requirement and key considerations.

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NSF Plagiarism Investigations and Strategies to Prevent Plagiarism
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This webinar discusses a multi-year study on research misconduct completed by the NSF’s Office of Inspector General and how researchers utilize strategies to avoid plagiarism.

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Data Management for SBE Research
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Introduces the basics of planning for and managing data generated through SBE research involving human participants.

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HIPAA for Education and Research
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This course is intended to cover the core elements of HIPAA requirements as applicable for education and research roles.

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Writing Your First R01
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Introduces R01s and provides key information for individuals seeking to write their first R01.

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Preparing to Publish in Traditional and Hybrid Journals
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Covers key concepts in scholarly publishing and provides an overview of the publication process for both traditional and hybrid...

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Why Sex Matters from Research to Patient Care
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Considerations for sex and gender variables in research.

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In This Together: Meaningful Community Engagement in Research
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Addresses some of the dos and don’ts of engaging diverse populations in research.

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Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Facilitator Guides
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These guides provide resources and guidance for developing and facilitating in-person or virtual RCR training sessions.

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Improving the Clinical Trial Participant’s Experience
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Discusses ways that sponsors, sites, and clinical research organizations can transform the clinical trial experience.

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AI in Higher Education: An Overview
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Explores the role of predictive analytics in higher ed, its ethical challenges, and ways to implement it ethically.

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A 21st Century Approach to ADA Compliance: Equity and Access
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Provides learners with practical tips to make ADA, Section 504, and accommodations in the 21st century more accessible and equi...

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Best Practices for Global Research Partnerships: Benefits and Challenges
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Reviews best practices and challenges for navigating collaborative research partnerships in a global environment.

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IRB Protocol Noncompliance: When Research Goes Rogue, What Next?
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Discusses strategies to address researcher noncompliance with IRB-approved protocols.

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HIPAA Basics for Healthcare Professionals
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Introduces healthcare professionals to the basic concepts and expectations of HIPAA.

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Laboratory Decontamination Methods
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Provides an overview of methods used to decontaminate laboratory materials.

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QA/QI: Human Subjects Research
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Learn about QA/QI programs, how to conduct an internal audit, and strategies for using the findings.

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Disaster Response and Research Reactivation
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Provides strategies and information pertinent to disaster response and research reactivation.

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Laser Safety
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Meets the requirements of a general laser safety training program for research and medical institutions.

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U.S. Department of Energy Interim Policy on Conflicts of Interest
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Provides an overview of the U.S. DOE’s interim policy on conflicts of interest.

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Biotility: The 5 Pillar Strategy for a Lean Workplace
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Covers covers the core principles of the 5S system and illustrates why using 5S is essential to a “Lean” initiative.

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Clery Act Training
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An in-depth review of the Clery Act and how higher education institutions can comply with applicable regulations.

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NIH Career Development (“K”) Awards - Matching Needs to Opportunities
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Provides an overview of NIH Career Development (“K”) Awards.

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Successfully Navigating Subrecipient Monitoring
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Introduces regulations and their application as they relate to subrecipient monitoring.

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How to Effectively Manage a Research Administration Team
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Provides research administrators with strategies to build, improve, and retain employees.

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Promoting Statistical Rigor in Scientific Manuscripts
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Provides practical advice on issues that often arise during statistical reviews of scientific manuscripts and explains the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

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CTrials by BRANY
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CTrials helps grow sponsored research programs by taking on the many administrative challenges inherent in managing clinical trials.

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Informed Consent Builder
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Informed Consent Builder is a cloud-based platform that streamlines the process of managing and generating informed consent forms.

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Protocol Builder
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Protocol Builder is an online protocol writing and collaboration platform that also speed up your pre-review turnaround times.

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The Network of Networks (N2)
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N2 is a not-for-profit alliance of Canadian research networks and organizations working to enhance national clinical research capability and capacity.

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BIC Study Foundation
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BIC Study Foundation is a resource for those who want to take CITI Program courses in Korean. They are a certified training provider by the Korean FDA/MAFRA for HRPP and ACU Programs.

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Meet A Few Of Our Expert Authors and Presenters

Our courses are built by over 150 highly qualified experts and rigorously peer reviewed to incorporate various perspectives and ensure accuracy, completeness, and overall quality.

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Lisa Blackman-Siddall, PhD

Capella University

Dr. Blackman-Siddall is a licensed clinical psychologist and retired USAF officer. Currently, she serves as the Research Integrity and Compliance Manager at Capella University. Her primary roles are to investigate IRB protocol noncompliance and research misconduct. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and tries to hold on to humor.

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Nicolle Strand, JD, MBE

Center for Urban Bioethics, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University

Nicolle K. Strand, JD, MBE, is Assistant Director for Research at CUB, as well as Assistant Professor. Prof. Strand's current interests are in structural determinants of health, racism, health equity, advocacy, and culture change.

Content Contributor Nancy Devino

Nancy L. Devino, PhD

University of Texas

Dr. Nancy Devino is Director of Sponsored Programs at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB). She holds a PhD in chemistry and served as a faculty member at two-year and four-year colleges before transitioning into full-time research development and administration.

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Deyanira Santiago, MBA, RLATG

Wistar Institute

Ms. Deyanira Santiago is currently, the Director of Science Administration and the Institutional Official at the Wistar Institute. She is responsible for the oversight of research compliance activities related to animal research, human subject protections, and occupational and biosafety, as well as institutional research resources.

In Our Learners' Words

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Princess M.

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The availability of two different platforms to deliver the information – written and audio-visual – catering to different learning styles was helpful. I also appreciated the self-paced modules that allowed you to return to complete unfinished work.

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Julie S.

Assistant Professor & Postdoctoral Research Fellow

These courses were easy to access and succinct, which made a review of the Belmont Report key tenets, as well as the review of differences between practice and research, a focused and time efficient endeavor.

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James B.

Medical Doctor, Health Coach

I liked how the material was posted with big words, spaced, and simple English. The adverse drug event and monitoring sections were very informative.

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English Language Arts Teacher

I liked how user-friendly the course modules were.

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Courses Approved by a Top Academic CME Provider

CITI Program courses are approved for CME credits through the Albert Einstein Montefiore Continuing Professional Development Center (CPDC).

Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center (Einstein) is accredited by the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education to provide continuing education activities for healthcare professionals. Einstein is accredited to offer continuing education credit for the following professions: medicine, nursing, psychology, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, social work, nutritional science, and athletic training.

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New Course – Qualitative Data Analysis
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New Course – Qualitative Data Analysis

This course provides an applied, phenomenological approach to qualitative data analysis. It is designed for an interdisciplinary audience with examples taken from the nonprofit, commercial, and government sectors in the health and social sciences.

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CITI Program Media Playlist – May 17, 2023
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CITI Program Media Playlist – May 17, 2023

CITI Program’s media playlists highlight content curated by our staff and relevant to research, higher education, healthcare, technology, and more. Follow us on LinkedIn for...

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OLAW Webinar on the ARRIVE 2.0 Essential 10 Guidelines
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OLAW Webinar on the ARRIVE 2.0 Essential 10 Guidelines

Review the ARRIVE Essential 10, learn how each item relates to study quality, and discover how to operationalize them for inclusion in research protocols and grant proposals.

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