IRB Training
Before engaging in any human subjects research at Texas A&M University-Texarkana, faculty, staff, and students must complete required training through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). This training ensures that all researchers understand the ethical principles, regulations, and responsibilities involved in conducting research with human participants. This page provides step-by-step guidance for getting started.
First-Time CITI Users
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CLICK HERE to access the CITI Program site and click Register.
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Organization Affiliation: Type Texarkana in the search box and select Texas A&M University-Texarkana (do not select Independent Learner).
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Terms & Privacy: Accept the terms of service and confirm your affiliation.
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Complete Registration: Fill in your personal information, username, password, etc. (You do not need CE units for IRB training.)
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Institution-Specific Info (Step 6):
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Enter your A&M–Texarkana student or employee ID.
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Select your role:
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Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator
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Student Researcher (e.g., for class projects)
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Research Assistant (e.g., working in a lab)
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Choosing the Right Training Curriculum
When prompted:
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Select Question 1: Human Subjects Research.
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Most users should choose Social/Behavioral/Educational Researchers.
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Biomedical researchers should choose the appropriate biomedical curriculum.
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Answer any additional questions only if they apply; these relate to optional training modules.
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You may return later to add more training as needed.
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Once complete, download your completion certificate and include it with your IRB application in Cayuse.
Returning CITI Users
If you’ve already registered with CITI:
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CLICK HERE and select Log In to access your account.
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From your dashboard, you can continue training, update your profile, or download your certificates.
Previously Affiliated with Another Institution?
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CLICK HERE to log in using your existing credentials.
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Add Texas A&M University-Texarkana as an affiliated institution.
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Then follow the curriculum selection steps listed above.
Human Research Requirements
All human subjects research conducted by A&M–Texarkana faculty, staff, or students must be reviewed and approved (or deemed exempt) by the IRB before any research activity begins.
This includes:
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Recruitment
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Screening
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Any interaction or intervention with human participants