Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects

Required Human Subjects Training

To remain in compliance with federal and University requirements for various research projects, training in Research Security and in Human Subjects Protection is mandatory.

CITI Training

Fresno State uses the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program to provide foundational training in human subjects research. CITI provides learners with information about historical events leading to the development of human subjects protections, human subjects research regulations, and ethical guidelines for conducting research involving human subjects.

How to register and complete CITI Human Subjects Protection Training PPT

CITI Human Subjects Protection Training Video

How to Complete/Renew the CITI Human Subjects Protection Training

https://about.citiprogram.org/en/homepage/

CITI program registration procedure

Be sure to select or type in California State University, Fresno as your institution during the registration process.

Once registered, add the most applicable course to your queue. Available CITI Human Subjects Protection courses include the following:

Social & Behavioral Research Investigators: Choose this group to satisfy CITI training requirements for investigators and staff involved primarily in social and behavioral research with human subjects.
Biomedical Research Investigators: Choose this group to satisfy CITI training requirements for investigators and staff involved primarily in biomedical research with human subjects.
Research with data or laboratory specimens- ONLY: No direct contact with human subjects.
IRB Members: This Basic Course is appropriate for Departmental Human Subjects Committee members.

**Students, please choose a course that most closely matches your research field. If you are not sure which research field to choose, please contact your faculty advisor.

CITI will issue a completion report once you finish the required course.

CITI Frequently Asked Questions

All persons directly involved in human subjects research (i.e., individuals who will have contact with human subjects, with confidential data about human subjects, or with data that will be obtained from human subjects) must complete human subjects protection training on the CITI Program website. All Departmental Human Subjects Committee members must also complete CITI Training. IRB approval of any application is contingent upon the completion of this mandatory online training.

Yes, CITI will issue a Completion Certificate/Report once you finish the mandatory course.

CITI Human Subjects Protection Training is valid for three years. All people conducting research with human study participants must renew certification every three years by taking the CITI refresher course.

Most learners complete the CITI Human Subjects Protection Training in 2-4 hours. You can stop and begin anytime. Save your work before you exit, and remember your username and password.

Research Security Training

For federally funded research projects, federal agencies mandate Research Security Training for key personnel. Data Security Training is available through the CSU Learn modules. Learn more about what the training must cover and where to access the training on the Research Security Training: Federal Requirements & Guidance web page.

Research Security Frequently Asked Questions

Key and senior personnel include Principal Investigators (PIs), Co-Principal Investigators, senior and key personnel listed on federal proposals or awards, and any individuals added to the project later who perform senior/key roles.

The list of completion due dates for various federal agencies (NSF, NIH, etc.) can be found on the Research Security Training: Federal Requirements & Guidance web page.

Complete the Research Security Training in advance of working on a proposal and ensure all senior/key personnel listed on your proposal complete training before submission. Retain documentation of training completion.

Contact Fresno State's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs with any compliance questions.