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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FMLA in Higher Education
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An introduction to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the context of higher education.

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Survey Research: Design, Planning, Implementation, and Ethics
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This course introduces survey research design, implementation, analysis, and ethical considerations.

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Essentials of Responsible AI
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Covers the principles, governance approaches, practices, and tools for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) development and use.

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Infection Control/Prevention and Pandemics
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A review of infection prevention, lessons learned, and preparing for future pathogens.

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Managing Risk by Contract
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Provides effective approaches to negotiating clinical trial agreements.

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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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Burnout and Wellbeing in U.S. Higher Education
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This webinar looks at sources of burnout in higher education, national datasets, and recommendations for increasing employee wellbeing.

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Utilizing Outside Experts on the IRB
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Explores what is known about IRB utilization of outsize expertise.

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Healthcare Robot Ethics
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Explores robots in healthcare and their ethical issues.

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Survey Research: Design, Planning, Implementation, and Ethics
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This course introduces survey research design, implementation, analysis, and ethical considerations.

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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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Essentials of Clinical Trial Budgets
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Foundational course on how to develop, negotiate, and implement a clinical trial budget.

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Working with the FDA: Medical Devices and Regulatory Touchpoints
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This webinar discusses practical and strategic approaches to interacting with FDA during medical device development.

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Sustainable Science: How to Make Research Labs Greener
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Discusses the environmental impact of research in the U.S., how to mitigate the environmental impact of research operations, and ways to involve key stakeholders in mitigating the environmental impact of research operations.

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Open Access Publishing: An Introduction
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Provides an overview of open access publishing, covers common challenges to copyright and licensing, and discusses impact and equity within academia.

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Big Data and Data Science Research Ethics
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Covers the unique issues associated with big data and data science research ethics.

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Human Enhancement and its Ethical Implications
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Explores the topic of human enhancement and the ethical considerations it presents.

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Research Equity and the Part We Play
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Discusses ways to improve diversity and equity among clinical trial participants.

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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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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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Facial Recognition Considerations for Researchers
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Covers the use of facial recognition systems in research and healthcare.

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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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IRB Administration Advanced
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This advanced, role-based course provides second-level training tackling topics of importance for experienced IRB administrators and HRPP directors.

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COI in Healthcare
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This course provides foundational training on conflicts of interest for healthcare professionals.

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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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Accident Investigation: An Introduction
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Reviews how to properly conduct an accident investigation, including identifying the root cause and implementing corrective act...

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Utilizing Outside Experts on the IRB
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Explores what is known about IRB utilization of outsize expertise.

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Workplace Ergonomics
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Provides the fundamentals of ergonomics across different settings.

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ADA, Accessibility, and Accommodations in Higher Education
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This course provides necessary insight to understand, distinguish, and perform the spirit of the law as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and 2003 and other relevant laws for compliance purposes.

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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 the role of oversight committees and other research professionals.

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Burnout and Wellbeing in U.S. Higher Education
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This webinar looks at sources of burnout in higher education, national datasets, and recommendations for increasing employee wellbeing.

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Addressing and Understanding Mental Health Challenges for Faculty and Staff
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Provides learners with an overview on the state of faculty and staff mental health while explaining the role an institution can...

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Tips for Research Administrators: Working with Faculty and Research Teams
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Provides research administrators with tips related to working with faculty and research teams.

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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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Alyssa B. Greenwald, JD, LLM, MA

Yale University

Alyssa B. Greenwald is a Senior Associate General Counsel at Yale University. Her work focuses primarily in the practice areas of Corporate Transactions and Governance, International Law, Health Law, and Research Compliance. Prior to Yale, Alyssa conducted internal investigations and advised clients in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act matters.

Content Contributor Carole Mottaz

Carole Mottaz, EdD

University Wisconsin - River Falls; Capella University

Dr. Carole Mottaz has 45 years’ experience in education, including teaching in university and K-12 settings, serving as a secondary principal, and conducting training as a technical trainer/consultant. Carole has also served as an IRB member and chair, authored several publications, and received various academic awards.

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Marilyn Faulkenburg, EdD, SHRM-SCP

Sullivan University

Dr. Marilyn Faulkenburg, is full time faculty in the Graduate School at Sullivan University and teaches in the Human Resource, Management and Leadership program. Marilyn has an EdD in Leadership Education from Spalding University. She has over 35 years of experience in business and 6 years exclusively in Human Resources.

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Alejandro Martinez, MPA, CIP

Duke University

Alejandro Martinez is the Associate Director for the Duke University Campus Institutional Review Board. In addition to overseeing daily operations of the IRB office, he leads training workshops across Campus units and departments. Alejandro has been involved with the CITI Program 2012, joining the PAC in 2018.

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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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Clinical Research Assistant

Courses are great and very informative.

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Professor of Education

The detailed content and clarity, with examples and case studies, are what I liked best. The ability to switch between reading and A/V modes when required was also useful.

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Courses Approved by Top Continuing Education Accreditors

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.

CITI Program is also accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

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