CITI Training Requirements
On January 1, 2018, to align with NIH practices, CITI training requirements were updated. All investigators involved in biomedical or socio/behavioral research must complete both a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and a basic course. The IRB will not review or approve a submitted research proposal until all training requirements are met.
Note: Course choices, shown below, depend on your type of research; acceptable alternatives to CITI courses (taken at MMC or another institution less than 3 years ago) are listed in italics.
Investigators performing health-related biomedical research must complete:
One (1) basic course: CITI Group 1. Biomedical Research Investigators and Key Personnel
One (1) GCP course: CITI Good Clinical Practice (US only Drug or Device Research) OR Transcelerate-approved training
Investigators performing social/behavioral/educational Research must complete:
One (1) basic course: CITI Group 2. Social/Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel
One (1) GCP course: CITI GCP Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research
Please remember:
- When any of your CITI training courses expire, take the refresher course; you do NOT need to take the full course again;
- A refresher course is required every 3 years.
Please email the IRB at MMC_IRB@mainehealth.org with any questions about these requirements.
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