In Our Learner’s Words
Tony P.
English Language Arts Teacher
I liked how user-friendly the course modules were.
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Carly R.
Pharmacy Student
The course provided detailed, relevant, real world examples of the historical influence on the regulations and previous failure to conduct ethical research.
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Emma M.
Student
This was one of the best courses I have taken due to the easy reading and watching of videos that prepare you for the quizzes.
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Stephanie E.
Doctoral Research, Graduate Student
I like that the course is self-paced; you can pause and pick up where you left off.
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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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Delores K.
Clinical Research Nurse
I appreciate being able to learn via a recorded live presentation supported by slides containing key information. I like how the information can be saved and referenced at a later time.
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Myrene M.
Associate Faculty
The course materials are brief and clear. Such brevity and clarity are perfect for those who are busy with other duties at work and provide for a more friendly and less overwhelming task. I love the quizzes because I can learn from my mistakes. After submitting the quiz, the correct and wrong answers are explained. This reinforces learning.
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Julien D.
Clinical researcher
As a researcher with very little prior training in the regulatory aspects of research conduct, the information in this module was very helpful.
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Tiina M.
PhD Student
The course was short and well divided into sub-themes that were easy to understand and retain.
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Gowramma I.P.
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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Latrice J.
DSW Graduate Student
I enjoyed the comprehensive coverage of topics related to informed consent in the 21st century, including the use of technology in the consent process and federal guidance on multimedia tools and electronic consent forms.
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Maria E.
Evidence Based Practice Nursing Resident, Diabetes Nurse Specialist
Great information on the importance of protections in research with human subjects. I liked the audiovisual option.
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Elisa B.
College Research Professor
The course was clear and direct. It did not provide information that was unnecessary and confusing.
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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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Seth F.
Permanent Field Technician
I enjoyed the mix of video trainings and self-directed reading trainings.
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William H.
Human Resources Intern
I like how the quiz results elaborate greatly on the nuances and anything noteworthy that contributes to understanding the logic behind the answer, not just knowing the answer.
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Charlotte H.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The infographics helped a lot with summarizing the overall concepts and main points.
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Hailey G.
Research Assistant - Undergraduate Student
The course was very informative and provided a great elaboration on the concepts discussed. I found it important to incorporate the historical aspect of the research field and how it has evolved over time. The case studies allowed for a constructive self-evaluation of the material within each module. The videos were also a productive form of reinforcing the concepts discussed.
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Kristin F.
Postdoctoral Associate
I thought that the videos dramatizing various possible scenarios added a great deal to the written material. I also appreciated the inclusion of references to relevant philosophical and historical scholarship on research and methodological ethics.
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Taiwo O.
Visiting Scholar
I like the option to use an interactive audio-visual format, the comprehensiveness of the course and its modules, and the simple explanations of the legal requirements. Completing CITI Program’s course on social and behavioral research was an important and enriching component of my research endeavors and scholarship in the United States.
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Stephanie B.
Research Coordinator
I found it helpful that the information being presented included several examples and was presented in different formats, including graphs, narration, and written.
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Jon F.
Former Bioethics Teacher & Current Ethics Committee Member
I liked the high level and detail of the course material. I found it to be challenging, but when I finished the course, I felt a real sense of accomplishment.
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Muthoni K.
Graduate Student
The modules were very thorough, easy to follow, and understand.
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