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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This course teaches a systematic approach to investigating quality issues, creating effective corrective action plans rooted in...
Discusses the importance of a QA program, how to develop a QA program, and the expected outcomes of a QA program.
An infection control introduction for researchers.
Describes facilitated discussions on the responsible and ethical conduct of research, including effective strategies for facilitation, participation, and productive discussions.
Explains how to facilitate an open discussion on research integrity using the Dilemma Game App.
This course provides basic training on working with poultry in agricultural research settings.
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Introduces the basics of planning for and managing data generated through SBE research involving human participants.
This course is intended to cover the core elements of HIPAA requirements as applicable for education and research roles.
Introduces R01s and provides key information for individuals seeking to write their first R01.
Covers key concepts in scholarly publishing and provides an overview of the publication process for both traditional and hybrid...
Considerations for sex and gender variables in research.
Addresses some of the dos and don’ts of engaging diverse populations in research.
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These guides provide resources and guidance for developing and facilitating in-person or virtual RCR training sessions.
Discusses ways that sponsors, sites, and clinical research organizations can transform the clinical trial experience.
Explores the role of predictive analytics in higher ed, its ethical challenges, and ways to implement it ethically.
Provides learners with practical tips to make ADA, Section 504, and accommodations in the 21st century more accessible and equi...
Reviews best practices and challenges for navigating collaborative research partnerships in a global environment.
Discusses strategies to address researcher noncompliance with IRB-approved protocols.
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Introduces healthcare professionals to the basic concepts and expectations of HIPAA.
Provides an overview of methods used to decontaminate laboratory materials.
Learn about QA/QI programs, how to conduct an internal audit, and strategies for using the findings.
Provides strategies and information pertinent to disaster response and research reactivation.
Meets the requirements of a general laser safety training program for research and medical institutions.
Provides an overview of the U.S. DOE’s interim policy on conflicts of interest.
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Covers covers the core principles of the 5S system and illustrates why using 5S is essential to a “Lean” initiative.
An in-depth review of the Clery Act and how higher education institutions can comply with applicable regulations.
Provides an overview of NIH Career Development (“K”) Awards.
Introduces regulations and their application as they relate to subrecipient monitoring.
Provides research administrators with strategies to build, improve, and retain employees.
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 helps grow sponsored research programs by taking on the many administrative challenges inherent in managing clinical trials.
Informed Consent Builder is a cloud-based platform that streamlines the process of managing and generating informed consent forms.
Protocol Builder is an online protocol writing and collaboration platform that also speed up your pre-review turnaround times.
N2 is a not-for-profit alliance of Canadian research networks and organizations working to enhance national clinical research capability and capacity.
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.
Dr. Inika Williams is the Statewide Director of Pre-Collegiate Programs with the Florida Department of Education. She manages $132 million in funding to support programs that prepare students for higher education. A former Upward Bound director, teacher & school counselor, she is passionate about increasing access to learning opportunities for students.
Dawn E. O'Connor, Assistant Director in the Animal Care and Use Office of the University of Michigan. She has twenty-three years of regulatory compliance experience, with 10 years of laboratory animal experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in a large biomedical research program.
Donna Evans is a clinical research manager at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL where she oversees Radiation Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Immunotherapy Research Departments. Over a 15 year career in research she has worked as a coordinator, administrator, and director. Evans graduated with her MS from George Washington University.
Dr. Paul Braunschweiger, Professor Emeritus at the University of Miami, conducted basic cancer research and published over 100 peer reviewed papers during his years at UM. For over 12 years he chaired UM's IACUC. In 2000, with Ms. Karen Hansen, Braunschweiger led the development and administration of CITI Program at UM.
In Our Learners' Words
Armando T.
Adjunct Faculty
The methodology, presentation of the topics, and language used were very pleasant. You do not get bored or annoyed, because the development is very dynamic and understandable.
Princess M.
PhD Student
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.
Monica L.
Clinical Research Assistant
Courses are great and very informative.
Adebukunola A.
Clinical Nurse Specialist and Instructor
Very user-friendly
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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