NR 505 Week 6: CITI Training
Purpose
In order to understand the complexities of having human participants in evidence-based practice and/or research projects, the student is required to complete the Human Subjects Research Course provided by CITI – Biomedical Research Investigator’s course.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 4: Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies (PO 1, 5)
Due Date
Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 6
Total Points Possible
This assignment is worth 100 points.
Requirements
Description of the Assignment:
Each student is required to complete the Human Subjects Research Course provided by CITI. The certificate of completion is submitted as evidence of completion.
Preparing the Assignment:
Special Instructions
Complete the Chamberlain University Human Subjects Research Course Provided by CITI
Make sure to choose the Biomedical Research Investigator’s Course
Please follow the instructions listed below for access to this course:
New Users:
Step 1: Log into https://www.citiprogram.orgLinks to an external site.
Step 2: If a new user, click on the “Register” tab
Step 3: Go to the “To find your organization….” Tab and type in Chamberlain University
Step 4: Check the box marked “I agree to Terms of Service…..” and “I affirm that I am an affiliate of Chamberlain University” (This will allow you to enroll in the Chamberlain course at no charge..) Then click “Continue”
Step 5: Type in your personal information into the Learner Registration page, then click the “Continue” tab at the bottom of the page.
Step 6: Fill in the information to create a user name and password, then click the “Continue” tab at the bottom of the page.
Step 7: Type in your country of residence, then click the “Continue” tab at the bottom of the page.
Step 8: Indicate whether or not you wish to obtain CE credits for the course. Please note: If you say “Yes”, you will be charged a fee. Please indicate whether or not CITI may contact you for surveys or marketing information, then click “Continue” at the bottom of the page.
Step 9: Please complete the Learner Registration Information. For Chamberlain students and employees, please type in your D number for “Employee Number”, otherwise, please leave blank. For “Role in Research”, you may have several roles. Please select just one. Students should always select “Student Researcher” and the appropriate level. Then click “Continue” at the bottom of the page.
Step 10: Select the Human Subjects Research course you wish to take in the field titled “Question 1”. Students should select the Biomedical Research Investigators course. For others, select the course that best fits the type of research you will be engaged with. This question requests one answer only; however, you can always add another course later.
Step 11: Click on the check box under “Important Notice”. This indicates that you are aware that courses purchased as an independent learner are not provided by Chamberlain. Then click the “Complete Registration” tab.
Step 12: Click the “Finalize Registration” tab.
Step 13: You can now access your course. Click on the “Chamberlain University Courses” tab to pull up a drop-down menu. You should see your course as well as some additional actions. To access the course, click on the title of your course.
Step 14: After you have clicked on the link to your course, you will be asked to complete an assurance of integrity statement. Click on the “Complete The Integrity Assurance Statement….” Tab. Click on :”Agree” and then “Submit”.
Step 15: The modules for your course will now appear and be accessible. The course requires that you complete the modules in a certain sequence. The modules available for access will be in blue font as a hyperlink. When you complete a module, at the bottom of the page, you will be asked to complete the quiz. You must earn an 80% on all modules to successfully complete the course. You will be able to print a transcript and certificate upon completion of the course.
Existing Users
Step 1: Access CITI at https://www.citiprogram.org Links to an external site. and login using your existing username and password.
Step 2: Click on “My Profiles” to update any new information.
Step 3: Continue with Step #13 above.
Assignment Criteria
CategoryPoints%DescriptionCompletion of Human Subjects Research – Biomedical Research Investigator’s course100100%Student completes the Human Subjects Research – Biomedical Research Investigator’s course by CITI and obtains Certificate of Completion.Total 100100 %
Wk 6 Reflection
When completing the CITI modules, I learned that The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, commonly known as CITI, delivers online courses that have been peer-reviewed. These courses span a range of subjects including ethics, responsible conduct of research, regulatory oversight, research administration, web-based educational courses in research, among others. The program has developed training modules to guide researchers in designing and conducting ethical research. I found it astonishing to discover that numerous universities, government bodies at various levels, and businesses involved in human research mandate their employees to undergo CITI training. This ensures that research is conducted ethically and responsibly. (Kue et al., 2018). The CITI modules align with the ANA Code of Ethics, provision 8, emphasizes that nurses should work hand in hand with other healthcare experts and the general public. Their collaboration aims to uphold human rights, champion health diplomacy, and bridge the gap in health inequalities. Thus, both seek to protect the rights of human subjects. I will apply this week’s teaching in my nursing practice to protect persons who will participate in my research activities and also apply the knowledge to ensure other researchers protect patients’ rights during research.
References
Kue, J., Szalacha, L. A., Happ, M. B., Crisp, A. L., & Menon, U. (2018). Culturally
Relevant, Human Subjects Protection Training: A Case Study in Community-
Engaged Research in the United States, Journal of immigrant and minority health,
20(1), 107-114. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-017-0548-x
American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics for nurses with Explanatory statements. American Nurses Association.https://sigma.nursingrepository.org/bitstream/handle/10755/17738/Abstr act.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=2