CITI Training Certification
USI IRB uses the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) web-based model administered by the University of Miami. All USI-affiliated personnel (faculty, staff, and students) conducting human subject research projects are required to complete the necessary education and training regarding the ethical research with human subjects. Faculty who supervise students conducting human subject research projects in a particular course or by acting as an individual faculty sponsor should complete the training and ensure that students complete the requirement.
The CITI training model provides the basic principles and procedures related to protecting human subjects. CITI is divided into multiple modules. The number of modules each researcher must complete is based on the review category (Exempt, Expedited, or Convened) your research falls under. Each module corresponds to a web-based exam that researchers must pass with a score of 80% or higher in order to fulfill the certification requirement. Once you receive your completion certificate, it is valid for three years. If you are unsure what category your research is under, or if you believe you may begin a project that is non-exempt during the three-year time frame, it is recommended that you complete the Expedited/Convened course.
