Protection of Human Research Subjects CITI Course

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative

All faculty, staff, and student investigators involved in human subjects research are required to complete the online CITI training.

Begin the training at citiprogram.org

Instructions for Completing CITI Training Modules

1. Go to the CITI Program website and click “Register”.
2. Affiliate with Elon University by typing “Elon University” in the “Select Your Organization Affiliation” field. Note: You must affiliate with Elon University to access the appropriate required training modules.
3. Click “Create a CITI Program Account” and follow the four-step process to set up your username and password.
4. After clicking the “Finalize Registration,” you will be prompted to answer a series of questions related to “CE/CMEs,” “Affiliate with an Institution,” and “Select Curriculum (Elon University).”
5. Complete the “CE/CMEs” and “Affiliate with an Institution” sections.
6. Then, answer the questions under “Select Curriculum (Elon University).” Your responses will determine which training course(s) you are assigned. For Question 1, be sure to select the appropriate learner group based on your current role and the type of human subjects research you will conduct.
7. For the remaining questions (e.g., Questions 2–9), select “Not at this time” or “No” if the options do not apply to your current role or research responsibilities. This ensures that you are only enrolled in training modules relevant to your human subjects research.
8. Once registration is complete and your curriculum is selected, return to the CITI Program homepage and log in. Under the “My Courses” section in the top menu, click “View Courses” next to Elon University to access your assigned training modules.
9. Begin and complete the required modules and associated quizzes. A minimum cumulative passing score of 80% is required for each module. If this score is not achieved, you will be asked to retake the module.
10. To view and print a copy of your completion certificate, click “My Records” in the top menu. Faculty and staff are required to upload the certificate to “IRB Mentor” under “PI Documentation” before the IRB will review your protocol. Student researchers must indicate the CITI training completion date in their IRB application. The IRB will verify completion directly through the CITI Program’s administrator management system. Therefore, uploading a completion certificate is not required for student researchers. Note: Once your certificate expires, the “Refresher Course” to renew your certification is automatically added to “My Courses.”

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