The Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI)

CITI is a web-based training product that was designed by, and is updated and maintained by a number of nationally known IRB professionals and is housed at the University of Miami. It is a comprehensive program offering up-to-date information on human subjects protection issues. Program content is regularly evaluated and improved. CITI is well-respected nationally, with many large research institutions relying on the program for basic training.

CITI is designed around topic-specific modules, each followed by a short quiz. The number of modules needed for completion depends on the "Learner Group" with which a person identifies. CITI does not have to be completed in one sitting. CITI is user-friendly and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The CITI certificate expires after two years. The CITI learner must then successfully complete a refresher course.

Getting Started

• Go to CITI's website
• Click on "Register Here"
• Select the University of Oregon from the "Participating Institutions" drop-down menu
• Create your username and password
• Enter your contact information
• Select the appropriate Learner Group
• Click on "Basic Course"
• Complete any "Required Modules" and "Elective Modules." The number of required and elective modules will vary depending on the Learner Group you selsect. You will not be able to access your completion report if you do not complete all the "Required Modules" and "Elective Modules" associated with your Learner Group. Your overall percentage on the quizzes must be 80% or higher in order to pass

After you have completed the CITI education requirement, print a copy of the completion report for your records. Our office will be automatically sent an electronic copy of the report, so you do not need to provide us with additional copies. However, you will be required to provide the date of CITI completion for all research personnel on any new or continuing protocol application.