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It is the expectation that anyone involved in human research will have completed the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) online training located on the CITI Program website. The certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. NOTE: Anyone performing outside services related to the research project such as transcribing, coding and viewing videotapes, etc. must complete the training.
To access training:
Note: if you already have an NIH certificate, you may take the “refresher” course to update your certificate.
At the completion of the training modules, you will receive a certificate. Please retain this certificate for your files.
It is the expectation that anyone involved in using animals for research, teaching, or testing* will have completed the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) online training. The certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. ARCADIA IACUC LEVEL 1 and OSHA certification will be accepted as proof of certification if it was issued within the last 3 years from the date of approval.
To access training:
All individuals working with animals must also fill out the Animal Risk Assessment form [LINK].
Training in simple animal procedures such as behavioral testing, injection, specimen collection, or euthanasia should be documented by filling out the Instructor Training Request form. All completed forms, as well as documentation of CITI training, must accompany protocols submitted to COPRS for approval.
It is mandatory that anyone doing research with animals will do the CITI training. This includes students, researchers, and faculty using live animals in any capacity in course laboratories, demonstrations, testing, or experiments.
Karen Dudley (Russo)
Senior Coordinator, Office of Sponsored Research and Programs/COPRS
2059 Church Rd.
Phone: 267-620-4111
Fax: 215-881-8750
IRB_IACUC@arcadia.edu