MCW Certification Program - CITI
All individuals involved in the design, conduct or review of human subjects research are required to have current CITI training.
CITI: Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative
MCW requires individuals involved in the design, conduct or review of human subject research to have current Human Subject Research Protections training. MCW utilizes the CITI Program to provide Human Subject Research Protections training for biomedical researchers, social/behavioral researchers and research reviewers.
CITI Requirements
- Everyone involved in the design, conduct, or review of human research carried out by MCW faculty investigators at any location or reviewed by MCW IRBs or another authorized IRB must obtain CITI certification.
- New employees must complete the required modules and obtain CITI certification prior to starting any human subject research work.
- Members of the human subject research team, including the Principal Investigator (PI), must have current certification.
CITI Basic:
Initial CITI certification is obtained by completing the required online modules and one elective module with an overall score of 80%. The initial CITI course can be completed in four to six hours. Six CE credits are available from CITI for purchasing by the individual.
CITI Refresher:
In order to maintain CITI certification, everyone is required to complete the CITI Refresher course every three (3) years after initial certification is obtained. Completion of the refresher modules can usually be completed in less than two hours.
MCW offers Human Subject Research Protections training for biomedical researchers and social/behavioral researchers in CITI. Individuals are encouraged to select the CITI course that best aligns with the type of research being conducted, biomedical research or social/behavioral research. CITI Courses and Types of Research contains information to assist in the selection process.