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U.S. Department of Energy Human Subject Protection Program Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) . Denise Viator Technical Assistance Project Manager Oak Ridge Associated Universities DOE Human Subject Working Group Workshop December 1, 2011 National Harbor, Maryland.
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U.S. Department of EnergyHuman Subject Protection ProgramCollaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) Denise Viator Technical Assistance Project Manager Oak Ridge Associated Universities DOE Human Subject Working Group Workshop December 1, 2011 National Harbor, Maryland
CITI Human Subjects Research Education • The CITI human subjects research education program consists of: • 12 basic course modules for biomedical investigators • 11 social behavioral research modules specifically prepared for investigators • Several general interest modules • The course is hosted on secure servers at the University of Miami and the University retains all records in strict confidence
CITI Process • IRB Administrator will designate the Groups required to take CITI training • IRB Administrator • IRB Member • Research • IRB Administrator will designate the basic required (R) modules • Each trainee will be given a Completion Report confirming that the required modules have been completed
CITI Process, cont. • IRB Administrator is given a copy of the trainee’s Completion Report • Refresher Courses: CITI sends out a reminder when the training has expired and people can take the refresher course
CITI Login Instructions • Log into www.CITIprogram.org • Click on New Users; Register Here • Choose the Department of Energy drop-down box, then click on YOUR FACILITY from that drop down list. Do not choose the first drop-down box that says “Participating Institutions.” You will not find YOUR FACILITY on that list • Select a username and password and verify password • Enter Name and e-mail address; click on “Submit” • Complete Member Information, click “Submit” • Select Groups: Choose “YES” if this is the first time you have used the CITI Program, and choose your learner group • On the page that says “Select your institution or organization,” YOUR FACILITY should come up. Check “NO” (you do not want to change affiliations) and continue • Learner’s Menu Page: Click on “Enter” under Status (middle of the page). The modules should be self-explanatory