Training for Research Involving Vertebrate Animals
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
The College of Charleston has contracted with the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) which provides a comprehensive on-line modular training program used nationwide.
All students working on an IACUC protocol must complete the CITI course “Students Working with Animals” and any other research or animal specific course as determined by the Principal Investigator. The student training dates are to be reported on the annual Continuing Review Form.
CITI training may also be used by faculty researchers and for classes.
Please note that it is not necessary to complete all of the modules in one session. The CITI system retains your information and you can access it at any time.
A quiz follows each module. You must attain a score of at least 80% on each quiz. When you have completed the entire training, you may print out your completion report for your records. An e-mail of your completion will also automatically be sent to the Research Protections & Compliance Coordinator Manager.
Depending on your research protocol, you may also need to complete the CITI training in Biosafety and Biohazardous Materials.