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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Introduces the basics of planning for and managing data generated through SBE research involving human participants.
Covers covers the core principles of the 5S system and illustrates why using 5S is essential to a “Lean” initiative.
Provides an overview of methods used to decontaminate laboratory materials.
Foundational course on how to develop, negotiate, and implement a clinical trial budget.
Provides key information on starting and maintaining a laser safety program.
Introduces R01s and provides key information for individuals seeking to write their first R01.
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.
Provides a general overview of the methods and analytic techniques used in meta-analyses.
Addresses some of the dos and don’ts of engaging diverse populations in research.
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Foundational course covering the essential components of medical monitoring.
Strategies for implementing compliance with GDP, as well as standards and procedures for accurately completing Records required for current cGMP.
Describes FDA’s regulatory controls for common marketing approval pathways for the classes of medical devices, and explains the Code of Federal Regulations that pertain to medical device approval in the U.S.
Covers key concepts in scholarly publishing and provides an overview of the publication process for both traditional and hybrid...
Learn about the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy’s impact on SBER.
Learn to differentiate between QI activities and the types of activities that constitute regulated research involving human subjects.
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These guides provide resources and guidance for developing and facilitating in-person or virtual RCR training sessions.
Explores the concept of race in clinical research and important ethical and regulatory questions.
Discusses ways to improve diversity and equity among clinical trial participants.
Understand factors that may determine participant payment decisions.
Discusses why technology-based expertise is critical to human subject protections and how to add IT insights to IRB review.
An overview of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and the associated privacy and ethical challenges.
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Learn about QA/QI programs, how to conduct an internal audit, and strategies for using the findings.
Reviews how to properly conduct an accident investigation, including identifying the root cause and implementing corrective act...
Describes regulatory requirements for a CAPA system in the biotech industry.
Provides an overview of the U.S. DOE’s interim policy on conflicts of interest.
QA/QI professionals can learn to audit ceded studies for single IRB (sIRB) review.
This course covers the fundamental safety practices for working with hazardous chemicals in the laboratory.
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Provides best practices for instructors on how to navigate the current challenges of online and hybrid learning while actively engaging with learners throughout the entire educational process.
Helps develop leadership skills to meet today’s changing, diverse, and dynamic environments.
Discusses the importance of CRA soft skills in building productive relationships with sites and sponsors.
Explores the role of predictive analytics in higher ed, its ethical challenges, and ways to implement it ethically.
Learn how to communicate research results to the public and policymakers using different models and strategies.
Provides learners with practical tips to make ADA, Section 504, and accommodations in the 21st century more accessible and equi...
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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.
Tech Software a leading provider of SaaS compliance solutions for higher-education, academic medical centers, hospitals, government and biotech companies.
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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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.
John is a seasoned professional in the higher education space. His experience emphasizes retention, student success, educational management, executive education, compliance, training and development. He earned both his bachelor's degree and master's degree from The George Washington University, in communication and higher education administration, respectively.
Lou has taught in higher education at the graduate level for over thirty years. His research interest is the integration of spirituality and psychology. He lives in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Jenny Kalishman is a veterinarian and Educational Services Director in the Division of Comparative Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. She received her veterinary degree from Univ. of Wisconsin School and her M.S. in laboratory animal sciences from University of Washington in Seattle.
Beth has been involved in Research Administration for over a decade and has worked all phases of the grant lifecycle. She currently manages Yale University's central office team tasked with drafting and negotiating outgoing subawards, conducting risk assessments, and monitoring Yale's subrecipients. Beth is active in both NCURA and FDP.
In Our Learners' Words
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.
Charlotte H.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The infographics helped a lot with summarizing the overall concepts and main points.
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.
Tonya W.
Middle School Related Arts Teacher
I liked the video case studies the best. They made the provided information more personable and helped course sections make more sense.
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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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