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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Over 12 Million Learners with 22+ Million Course Completions
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Celebrating 23 Years of Serving Education and Science Communities
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Biotility: Root Cause Analysis
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This course teaches a systematic approach to investigating quality issues, creating effective corrective action plans rooted in...

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Animal Care and Use Quality Assurance (QA) Programs
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Discusses the importance of a QA program, how to develop a QA program, and the expected outcomes of a QA program.

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What Researchers Need to Know about Infection Prevention
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An infection control introduction for researchers.

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Facilitating Synchronous RCR Training Sessions
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Describes facilitated discussions on the responsible and ethical conduct of research, including effective strategies for facilitation, participation, and productive discussions.

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The Dilemma Game App: How to Facilitate a Discussion on Research Integrity
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Explains how to facilitate an open discussion on research integrity using the Dilemma Game App.

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Working with Poultry in Agricultural Research Settings
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This course provides basic training on working with poultry in agricultural research settings.

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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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Jillian Sitjar, MEd

SchoolHouse Connection

As Director of Higher Education Partnerships at SchoolHouse Connection, Jillian Sitjar helps students experiencing homelessness successfully transition to and through higher education by elevating best practices and removing barriers.

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Negar Shekarabi, PsyD

University of California, Irvine

Dr. Shekarabi has worked in university settings providing mental health services since 2006, including the Claremont Colleges, UC Riverside, and UC Irvine, serving as senior staff psychologist, outreach coordinator, CalMHSA Mental Health Services Grant coordinator and now as Coordinator of Faculty/Staff Support Services, providing oversight for employee mental health.

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Adam Pallant, MD, PhD

Brown University

Dr. Pallant is the Clinical Director of Health Services at Brown University in Providence, RI. He completed his pediatric residency and chief residency at UCSF in California, and his MD and PhD in Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

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Alison Antes, PhD

Washington University School of Medicine

Dr. Antes is a workplace psychologist and faculty at Washington University School of Medicine. She leads grant-funded research examining decision-making, leadership, and management among researchers. Dr. Antes directs career development programs that provide access to tools and develop skills that support mentoring, positive research environments, and rigorous, responsible research.

In Our Learners' Words

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Althea S.

PhD Student

The modules about the laws that explain protected populations were very informative. I also appreciated the section on safeguards put in place to protect subjects participating in studies.

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Clinical Nurse Specialist and Instructor

Very user-friendly

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Timothy F.

PhD Candidate

The course was very informative and detailed. I also appreciated the case studies to assist in understanding how these concepts are applicable.

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Monica L.

Clinical Research Assistant

Courses are great and very informative.

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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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