Overview
Human subjects training is required for all University of Arizona faculty, staff, and students who are conducting research at the University of Arizona. Training is delivered through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) online training program. There are two CITI training options for investigators to choose from, depending on the type of research they will be conducting: Social & Behavioral Research BASIC Course or Biomedical Research BASIC Course. Training must be appropriate for the study design. For all studies conducting FDA regulated research or projects accessing Medical Records, complete the Biomedical Research Investigators BASIC Course. For non-FDA regulated studies and projects not accessing medical records, complete either the Biomedical or the Social & Behavioral human subjects research training course. Both training courses include the Native American Research Module, which is required training for all University of Arizona researchers. The CITI training certification is valid for four (4) years after which refresher training must be completed.
If you completed CITI human subjects training at another institution and it is still valid, add the University of Arizona as a Learner Institution and complete modules specific to the University of Arizona.
Getting Started
Specific training requirements for the University of Arizona and instructions for accessing the training can be found on the HSPP website.
Overview
The University of Arizona Individual Conflict of Interest in Research Policy requires that all University of Arizona investigators complete Conflict of Interest (COI) training and disclosure of Significant Financial Interests. An investigator is any person who is responsible for the design, conduct, or reporting of research performed as part of the University of Arizona.
In addition, all who are named personnel on a federal proposal or federally funded activities, including sub-federal awards must complete COI training and must have submitted a disclosure within the past 364 days prior to the submission of any federal proposal. Named personnel include Principal Investigator, Senior/Key Personnel, or other named personnel “COI Discloser” for example data manager, project coordinator, clinical research coordinator, research/lab technicians, advisors, etc. A disclosure can be any of the following: Annual Disclosure Certification, Research Certification, or an Update.
The Office for Responsible Outside Interests (OROI) will be responsible for verifying COI disclosures for federally funded proposals. OROI will confirm that all personnel listed in UAccess Research (UAR) as a Principal Investigator, Senior/Key Personnel or COI Discloser have an up-to-date conflict of interest disclosure at the time of proposal submission. Only proposals having up-to-date disclosures will be submitted.
Training is valid for four (4) years and disclosure is required annually or within 30 days of acquisition of a new significant financial interest not previously disclosed. Note: Training plus completing a COI disclosure requires a minimum of 48 hours to complete.
Getting Started
Instructions for completing Conflict of Interest Training and Disclosure can be found on the Office of Responsible Outside Interests website
Overview
HIPAA training is required for all employees, students, trainees, volunteers, and other workforce members who work or come into contact with information that falls under HIPAA. HIPAA training must occur within 30 days of initial employment, placement, or enrollment and retraining must occur annually thereafter. Training is administered by the University of Arizona HIPAA Privacy Officer and is delivered online through Edge Learning.
Getting Started
Instructions for completing the HIPAA Certification in Edge Learning and related FAQs can be found on the HIPAA Privacy Program website.
Overview
University of Arizona employees or students who have a reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (as specified by OSHA) must take training which covers the definition of Bloodborne pathogens (BBPs), associated diseases, how to recognize risk of exposure, how to protect against exposure, and accident containment. Training must be taken at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place and recertified annually thereafter. This self-paced course is administered by University of Arizona Risk Management and is delivered online through Edge Learning. For more details, see the University of Arizona’s Exposure Control Plan.
Getting Started
Please visit the Bloodborne Pathogen Safety Online Training site for more information about how to certify and recertify in Bloodborne Pathogens.