Required Training

For additional information on required training please see the Research Conduct and Compliance Office's website.

Everyone

Research Integrity (formerly Module 1) - All members of the research who are conducting Human Subjects Research are now required to complete the CITI courses. However, the Research Integrity (Formerly Module 1) module is still available on the ISER site as other schools, departments, and centers may still require completion of this module (i.e., IACUC).
Bloodborne Pathogens Training - Initial Certification
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (formerly Module 9) - Recertification required yearly
Chemical Hygiene Training - Initial Certification
Chemical Hygiene Training (formerly Module 10) - Recertification required every four years
Sexual Harassment Training
Conflict of Interest (additional information)
- Investigators with PHS-funded support: CITI COI Training - Recertification required every four years
  - General Instructions for Pitt CITI training: Pitt CITI Instructions (PDF)
    - After login, Click on "Add a course or updated your learner group"
    - On the next "Curriculum" screen you need only answer "Yes" to Question 1 to complete COI Training. (If you do not wish to complete the non-COI training modules described in questions 2 through 6 at this time, select "Not at this time.")
- Investigators not working on PHS-funded research: COI Training Module - Recertification required yearly
  - Instructions for ISER training (PDF)

Large Animal Research and Training - Recertification required every four years
Purpose Bred Mice and Rats in Research, Testing and Teaching - Recertification required every four years
Use of Lab Animals in Research and Education (formerly Module 3) - Recertification required every four years
Animal Exposure Surveillance Program
- AESP Health Questionnaire - Initial Enrollment
- AESP Update Questionnaire - Required every three years