Mandatory IRB training Module

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CITI – Collaborative Inter-Institutional Training Initiative – has been the standard human subjects protections training module at Florida Atlantic University since October 2006. All FAU researchers conducting research that involves human subjects must complete the CITI online training. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) will not approve your application to conduct research involving human subjects if you have not completed this federally mandated training requirement.

**Note: When you first register, you will be asked 2 questions related to CITI training, one regarding human subjects and the other related to the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). RCR training is not a mandatory requirement for submitting an IRB protocol application but is only applicable to those seeking it beyond the realm of human subjects research. If you do not want to take the RCR training, please do not select the option when you register.

During registration you will also be asked to select the Learners Group most relevant to your research discipline. You will select from the following:

Biomedical Research Investigators
Social & Behavioral Research Investigators
Data or Specimens Only Research
IRB Reference Resource

It is recommended that you not choose the IRB Reference Resource Group unless you are highly motivated and intend to conduct research in a variety of disciplines.

If you have any questions about this training requirement, feel free to contact the Research Integrity office at 561.297.0777. If you experience technical difficulties with the CITI website, please contact the CITI support office citisupport@med.miami.edu or by phone 305.243.7970.

To Complete CITI Training, click here: CITI Online Training

To Learn More About CITI, click here: CITI FAQs and About CITI

Updated September 2009