Training
If you are engaged in human subject research, all study personnel who interact with subjects, participate in an intervention with subjects, or who access information about subjects which could reasonably identify the subjects must complete required training. At Purdue, required training is administered through CITI.
The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Human Research Protections Training Course is a self-paced web-based training program covering core ethical concepts and regulatory requirements. Purdue University requires all individuals engaged in the conduct of human subject research to have current CITI certification, which may be updated by a refresher course after 4 years.
IRB Monthly Training
IRB trainings are available via WebEx for faculty, staff, and students. Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) staff will demonstrate how to submit an Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol application in the Cayuse IRB system, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Advance registration is required within 48 hours of the scheduled session. To register, fill out the form here. Those who register will be provided with a confirmation email and later a message that includes the virtual meeting participation link (typically Microsoft Teams or Zoom). Please direct questions to irb@purdue.edu. "
2024 Dates and Times are as follows:
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, February 8, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
To schedule a group training or classroom presentation, email irb@purdue.edu or call the HRPP office at 765-494-5942.
OHRP Training
The Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), offers a variety of free online trainings for the research community on human research protections based on the principles of the Belmont Report and the requirements of the revised Common Rule (or 2018 Requirements).
https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/education-and-outreach/human-research-protection-training/index.html
Online CITI Training
The CITI Human Subjects Research Basic Course is required for all investigators and study personnel (i.e., Users) who have not previously completed a CITI human subjects research course.
At a minimum, Users must select and complete the curriculum (called Learner Groups) that corresponds with their role in the research. However, we strongly recommend all Users, regardless of their role or type of research conducted, choose to complete on of the following Learner Groups to fulfill their CITI certification requirement.
- Biomedical Research for Investigators and Key Personnel Learner Group
- Social Behavioral Research for Investigators and Key Personnel Learner Group
- Use this CITI Registration Instruction Sheet to assist you in registering with CITI.
You do not need to complete the entire Course in one session. Re-enter as often as you like, using your username and password, to complete the training.
You must complete all required modules with a cumulative score of 80% or better to pass the course.
Online CITI Webinars
CITI Program offers many recorded webinars on a range of topics of interest to Purdue researchers engaged in human subjects research. These are available at:
https://about.citiprogram.org/course/all-access-webinar-package/
Please see our quick reference guide for help accessing the webinars.
Assistance with Protocol Development
The Human Research Protection Program offers regular campus trainings throughout the academic year. Please watch for specific opportunities in electronic publications like the Dimensions of Discovery, Purdue Today, or through posts on our website.
To schedule a virtual appointment please use the form on our contact page or call the HRPP office at 765-494-5942. For class or large group trainings, please fill out the form here.
May Hamdani, Advising Administrator, offers virtual meetings to discuss your study and assist you in developing your submission to the IRB. To request a meeting with May, use this link: https://outlook.office365.com/book/MayHamdani@purdue.edu/?login_hint
