Training In Human Subjects Protections
As of April 1st, 2011, the Teachers College Institutional Review Board (IRB) implemented a new free online training program in Human Subjects Research - CITI - provided by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative. This is now required for the following researchers:
Faculty and staff who have previously received approval on a study as the Principal Investigator [PI] from the TC IRB are exempt from the new training requirement. Applicants who've taken CITI training through another institution or organization should update their membership by adding their affiliation with Teachers College, Columbia University on the CITI website, and make sure their training includes the modules listed below.
All that must take the CITI training will be required to take the IRB Social and Behavioral Researchers, Basic Course. You do not need to take the RCR or Conflict of Interest courses for IRB purposes. The Basic course contains a total of nine (9) modules: seven (7) basic modules from within the CITI program's Social & Behavioral Researchers Group of course offerings, plus two (2) electives, based on researchers' individual needs or interests. In addition, there are several optional modules that may be taken once the required modules have been completed. All required and optional courses are listed below:
Required: 7 Basic + 2 Elective
Basic Modules
Students in Research -- SBR
History and Ethical Principles -- SBR
Defining Research with Human Subjects -- SBR
The Regulations and The Social and Behavioral Sciences -- SBR
Assessing Risk in Social and Behavioral Sciences - SBR
Informed Consent -- SBR
Privacy and Confidentiality -- SBR
Elective Modules
Research with Children -- SBR
Research in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools -- SBR
International Research -- SBR
Research and HIPAA Privacy Protections
Optional Modules
Belmont Report and CITI Course Introduction
Records-Based Research
Internet Research -- SBR
Responsible Office: Provost
Effective Date: August 2011
Last Updated: November 2017