CITI Training
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Training Requirements
The Human Research Protection Program requires current CITI training for all research personnel listed on a human subjects research application. Required courses are either the Social and Behavioral Research basic/refresher course OR the Biomedical Research basic/refresher course, depending on your field.
UT Knoxville Personnel CITI Training Instructions
CITI training is accessed at citiprogram.org, and you can use your UT NetID and password to log in. Step-by-step instructions for registering for and completing the required CITI training can be found in the quick guide.
Transferring CITI Credit from Other Institutions
Individuals who have previously completed CITI training at another institution can follow the instructions below to transfer CITI credits from their previous institution to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Additional modules that are specific to UT may need to be completed after the transfer is complete. Step-by-step instructions for transferring CITI courses from previous institutions can be found in the video below.
External Research Collaborators
If there are individuals who are not affiliated with UT engaged in your research project, attach the CITI completion report from their institution to your IRB application. The completion report should list all modules and courses completed in CITI so the HRPP office can confirm that the training is comparable to UT’s required training. If the training is not comparable, the external researcher may be asked to complete additional CITI training.
If external researchers who are engaged in your research project have not previously completed CITI training, they can affiliate with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on the CITI website and take the required training.