What’s New at The CITI Program

What’s New at The CITI What’s New at The CITI ProgramProgram

Paul Braunschweiger Ph.D.Paul Braunschweiger Ph.D.

Professor Radiation OncologyProfessor Radiation Oncology

University of Miami Miller School of MedicineUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine

www.citiprogram.org

http://www.citiprogram.org/

Talking pointsTalking points

• Historical perspectiveHistorical perspective• Organizational structureOrganizational structure• New materials through CITINew materials through CITI• New curriculum structure opportunities.New curriculum structure opportunities.• New registration, enrollment and navigation aidsNew registration, enrollment and navigation aids• New administrator utilitiesNew administrator utilities• PRIM&R Member AccessPRIM&R Member Access• New look for 2009New look for 2009

CITI FoundersCITI Founders

Karen Hansen, Karen Hansen,

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA., USASeattle, WA., USA

Paul Braunschweiger Ph.D. Paul Braunschweiger Ph.D.

University of MiamiUniversity of Miami

Miami, Fl. USA Miami, Fl. USA

CITI Program is a web based bioethics education program designed to promote the responsible conduct of research.

June 2000 DHHS Mandates June 2000 DHHS Mandates Training in Human Subjects Training in Human Subjects

ProtectionProtection

12. Educational Training OHRP strongly recommends that the Institution and the designated IRB(s) establish educational training and oversight mechanisms (appropriate to the nature and volume of its research) to ensure that research investigators, IRB members and staff, and other appropriate personnel maintain continuing knowledge of, and comply with, the following: relevant ethical principles; relevant federal regulations; written IRB procedures; OHRP guidance; other applicable guidance, state and local laws; and institutional policies for the protection of human subjects. Furthermore, OHRP recommends that a) IRB members and staff complete relevant educational training before reviewing human subjects research; and b) research investigators complete appropriate institutional educational training before conducting human subjects research.

A. TERMS OF THE FEDERALWIDE ASSURANCE (FWA) FOR INSTITUTIONS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. Announced Dec. 2000; implemented, 2005

CITI – ProgramCITI – Program 11-200811-2008

CITI Administration – Office of Research Education, University of Miami CITI Administration – Office of Research Education, University of Miami

Participating Institutions and Organizations (~1150)Participating Institutions and Organizations (~1150)

CITI Developer Group (~60)CITI Developer Group (~60)

CITI Editorial Board (15)CITI Editorial Board (15)

Intl.Intl.

GCPGCP

RCRRCR CITI Executive Advisory CommitteeCITI Executive Advisory Committee

HSRPHSRP

Founders

L.A.W.L.A.W.

HIPSHIPS

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CITI Support StaffCITI Support Staff

CITI Program MilestonesCITI Program Milestones

• 10 Participating Institutions in 2000.10 Participating Institutions in 2000.– CITI - Collaborative IRB Training InitiativeCITI - Collaborative IRB Training Initiative

• New Courses added 2004.New Courses added 2004.• ~ 1150 Participating Institutions in 11- 2008.~ 1150 Participating Institutions in 11- 2008.

– CITI - Collaborative Institutional Training InitiativeCITI - Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative

• Lab Animal Welfare Course – 5-2007Lab Animal Welfare Course – 5-2007

• ~ 35,000 Learners per month. 40- 60% students~ 35,000 Learners per month. 40- 60% students• >105,000 Learners since 1-1-2009.>105,000 Learners since 1-1-2009.• > 12,000 Lab Animal Course learners since 1-1-2009> 12,000 Lab Animal Course learners since 1-1-2009• >1,000,00 people have completed a CITI course since 9-1-2000.>1,000,00 people have completed a CITI course since 9-1-2000.

• Subscriber ProfileSubscriber Profile– Universities, colleges, medical centers, community hospitals, societies, government, Universities, colleges, medical centers, community hospitals, societies, government,

commercial IRBs, industrycommercial IRBs, industry

CITI Program MilestonesCITI Program Milestones

• International InitiativesInternational Initiatives– CITI - Collaborative International Training InitiativeCITI - Collaborative International Training Initiative

• Multi-language Course Site. 11-2007 updated 2-2009Multi-language Course Site. 11-2007 updated 2-2009– SpanishSpanish– Portuguese Portuguese – Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Mongolian, French, ThaiMongolian, French, Thai

CITI Worldwide FootprintCITI Worldwide Footprint

World wide n > 1150International n = 49sites / 35 countries

CITI Program CoursesCITI Program Courses

• Human Subject ProtectionHuman Subject Protection– Good Clinical Practice (15)Good Clinical Practice (15)– Refresher CoursesRefresher Courses

• Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS)Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS)– Basic Basic – RefresherRefresher

• The Responsible Conduct of Research.The Responsible Conduct of Research.– 5 Disciplines5 Disciplines– Text, cases, quizzes.Text, cases, quizzes.

• Laboratory Animal Welfare (L.A.W.)Laboratory Animal Welfare (L.A.W.)– Basic Basic – RefresherRefresher

Lab Animal Welfare ProgramLab Animal Welfare Program

• 2004 - Collaboration between CITI and Dr, M. Fallon at the Atlanta, VA.2004 - Collaboration between CITI and Dr, M. Fallon at the Atlanta, VA.

• 2007 – VA decided to close the 2007 – VA decided to close the www.ResearchTraining.org LAW course LAW course site.site.

• 5-2007 CITI offered the CITI Version of RT.org to our participating 5-2007 CITI offered the CITI Version of RT.org to our participating institutions. institutions.

• 10-2007 – CITI Lab Animal Welfare Working Group. 10-2007 – CITI Lab Animal Welfare Working Group.

• 2008 - 2009 - Comprehensive review and updating of the course content. 2008 - 2009 - Comprehensive review and updating of the course content.

• 2009 CITI International Collaborating Centers 2009 CITI International Collaborating Centers

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http://www.researchtraining.org/

CITI L.A.W. Course LibraryCITI L.A.W. Course Library

• CITI Basic Courses.CITI Basic Courses.– Working with the IACUCWorking with the IACUC– Essentials for IACUC MembersEssentials for IACUC Members

• Special CoursesSpecial Courses– Aseptic TechniqueAseptic Technique– Minimizing Pain and Distress in Rodents.Minimizing Pain and Distress in Rodents.

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CITI L.A.W. Course LibraryCITI L.A.W. Course Library

Species / model Specific CoursesWorking With Amphibians In The Research SettingWorking With Amphibians In The Research SettingWorking With Mice In The Research SettingWorking With Mice In The Research SettingWorking With Rats In The Research SettingWorking With Rats In The Research SettingWorking With Guinea Pigs In The Research SettingWorking With Guinea Pigs In The Research SettingWorking With Hamsters In The Research SettingWorking With Hamsters In The Research SettingWorking With Gerbils In The Research SettingWorking With Gerbils In The Research SettingWorking With Rabbits In The Research SettingWorking With Rabbits In The Research SettingWorking With Cats In The Research SettingWorking With Cats In The Research SettingWorking With Dogs In The Research SettingWorking With Dogs In The Research SettingWorking With Swine In The Research SettingWorking With Swine In The Research SettingWorking With NHP In The Research SettingWorking With NHP In The Research Setting

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Establishing an Institutional Establishing an Institutional CurriculumCurriculum

• Each institution can establish their own Each institution can establish their own curriculum from the L.A.W. Content Library.curriculum from the L.A.W. Content Library.

• Curriculum can be customized according to:Curriculum can be customized according to:– Role in LAW research.Role in LAW research.– Species / models used.Species / models used.

• Basic courses and refresher courses.Basic courses and refresher courses.– Reminder notifications Reminder notifications

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CITI L.A.W Course site usageCITI L.A.W Course site usage384 institutions384 institutions

Top 10 Institutional UsersTop 10 Institutional Users

Institution / OrganizationTotal for

2009*Veterans Affairs** 3533Emory University 681University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital 739Wayne State University-Detroit MI 255Georgia Institute of Technology 501Binghamton University 559Clemson University 495University of Maryland 492West Virginia University 591University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio 587University of California Irvine 551

*First 3 months of 2009** 151 VA sites have access to the CITI Program.

2008 CITI L.A.W. Welfare Course Usage. 2008 CITI L.A.W. Welfare Course Usage. n=384 institutionsn=384 institutions

CourseCourse # Completed# CompletedWorking with the IACUCWorking with the IACUC 1190911909Working with MiceWorking with Mice 81808180Working with RatsWorking with Rats 50225022Reducing Pain and distressReducing Pain and distress 46994699Essentials for IACUC MembersEssentials for IACUC Members 19541954Aseptic surgeryAseptic surgery 10011001Working with RabbitsWorking with Rabbits 930930Working with SwineWorking with Swine 849849Working with NHPWorking with NHP 803803Working with AmphibiansWorking with Amphibians 490490Working with DogsWorking with Dogs 470470Working with Guinea pigsWorking with Guinea pigs 412412Working with HamstersWorking with Hamsters 341341Working with CatsWorking with Cats 266266Working with GerbilsWorking with Gerbils 139139

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CITI L.A.W. Working GroupCITI L.A.W. Working Group

NameName InstitutionInstitutionTracy Arwood, MSTracy Arwood, MS Clemson UniversityClemson UniversityPaul Braunschweiger, Ph.D.Paul Braunschweiger, Ph.D. University of MiamiUniversity of MiamiMark Christensen, MAMark Christensen, MA Lourdes CollegeLourdes CollegeMike Fallon DVM, Ph.D.Mike Fallon DVM, Ph.D. Veterans AffairsVeterans AffairsCynthia Gillett, DVMCynthia Gillett, DVM University of MinnesotaUniversity of MinnesotaMolly GreeneMolly Greene Michigan State UniversityMichigan State UniversitySusan Harper, DVM, MSSusan Harper, DVM, MS Veterans AffairsVeterans AffairsMike Mann, Ph.D.*Mike Mann, Ph.D.* Emeritus, University of Nebraska Medical CenterEmeritus, University of Nebraska Medical CenterRandall J. Nelson, DVMRandall J. Nelson, DVM University of MemphisUniversity of MemphisGwenn Oki, MSGwenn Oki, MS City of Hope Medical CenterCity of Hope Medical CenterErnie Prentice, Ph.D.Ernie Prentice, Ph.D. University of Nebraska Medical CenterUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterSusan Silk, MSSusan Silk, MS Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)Kathy Wadsworth, MSKathy Wadsworth, MS University of California at Los AngelesUniversity of California at Los AngelesThomas Zimmerman, DVMThomas Zimmerman, DVM SUNY Stony BrookSUNY Stony Brook

*CITI L.A.W. Working group leader*CITI L.A.W. Working group leader

L.A.W. Working GroupL.A.W. Working Group• Review learner commentsReview learner comments

– Modify the content if appropriate.Modify the content if appropriate.

• New ContentNew Content– Susan Silk MS, Director of the Division of Policy and Education, OLAWSusan Silk MS, Director of the Division of Policy and Education, OLAW

• ““Using Animals in Research: Information for PHS-funded Investigators.” will provide a Using Animals in Research: Information for PHS-funded Investigators.” will provide a comprehensive overview of the regulations and guidelines for PHS-funded researchers comprehensive overview of the regulations and guidelines for PHS-funded researchers including institutional and investigator responsibilities, applying for funding, receiving an including institutional and investigator responsibilities, applying for funding, receiving an award and post award responsibilities.award and post award responsibilities.

– Mark Christensen, Prof. of Ethics, Lourdes College Mark Christensen, Prof. of Ethics, Lourdes College • 5 module course on the Ethics of conducting research with Lab animals.5 module course on the Ethics of conducting research with Lab animals.

• Ethical considerations related to the use of live animal subjects in scientific research. In Ethical considerations related to the use of live animal subjects in scientific research. In this module we will briefly highlight some philosophical theories about ethics and moral this module we will briefly highlight some philosophical theories about ethics and moral standing and their relation to the use of animals as research subjects.standing and their relation to the use of animals as research subjects.

– Conducting Field Studies ResponsiblyConducting Field Studies Responsibly..– Case based refresher course.Case based refresher course.

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L.A.W. Working GroupL.A.W. Working Group

• Recently completed updating and editing course content Recently completed updating and editing course content for:for:– Working With the IACUCWorking With the IACUC– Essentials for IACUC MembersEssentials for IACUC Members

• Quiz questions Reviewed and updated. Quiz questions Reviewed and updated.

– Feedback for all of the questions in all of the modules. Feedback for all of the questions in all of the modules. – Posting in June 2009.Posting in June 2009.

• Antibody productionAntibody production

– New Course on antibody productionNew Course on antibody production

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Course Site and Software UpdateCourse Site and Software Update

Multilanguage Course SiteMultilanguage Course Site

Curriculum designCurriculum design

• Curriculum design is institutional responsibilityCurriculum design is institutional responsibility• Stratified Curriculum to meet educational needs.Stratified Curriculum to meet educational needs.

– Research FocusResearch Focus• Model / species specific modules.Model / species specific modules.

– Role in researchRole in research• IO, IACUC Member / staff, PI, Investigators, research staff, IO, IACUC Member / staff, PI, Investigators, research staff,

students.students.

– Institution specific modulesInstitution specific modules• Policies and Procedures.Policies and Procedures.• Materials not covered by CITI CoursesMaterials not covered by CITI Courses

– Special species or model systemsSpecial species or model systems

– Field studies.Field studies.

– Lab Animal Research Ethics.Lab Animal Research Ethics.

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Curriculum DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentRequired vs. Optional vs. Elective Required vs. Optional vs. Elective

• RequiredRequired– Learner is required to complete modules in this category.Learner is required to complete modules in this category.

• Elective Elective – Institution can designate several “Elective” modules (e.g., 10) and Institution can designate several “Elective” modules (e.g., 10) and

require that the learner complete a specific number (e.g., 8) that are require that the learner complete a specific number (e.g., 8) that are of interest.of interest.

• OptionalOptional– Optional modules are made available to the learner after all required Optional modules are made available to the learner after all required

and elective modules are completed. and elective modules are completed.

• Passing score set by the institutionPassing score set by the institution– Learner must attain an aggregate score that meets the institutional Learner must attain an aggregate score that meets the institutional

requirement to get a Completion Reportrequirement to get a Completion Report

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Curriculum designCurriculum design• CITI Course order forms are available at CITI Course order forms are available at www.citiprogram.org

• Institutional Administrator menuInstitutional Administrator menu


Curriculum ModificationsCurriculum Modifications• CITI Course order forms are available at CITI Course order forms are available at www.citiprogram.org

• Institutional Administrator menuInstitutional Administrator menu


Quiz Questions UtilitiesQuiz Questions Utilities

• Integrity Assurance.Integrity Assurance.• New presentation paradigms.New presentation paradigms.

– Randomized questions from a poolRandomized questions from a pool– Using a case study as a stem.Using a case study as a stem.

• New psychometric tools to evaluate New psychometric tools to evaluate quiz questions.quiz questions.

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Institutional ModulesInstitutional Modules

Developed by organizations Developed by organizations specifically for their research specifically for their research

community.community.

Examples of Institutional L.A.W. Examples of Institutional L.A.W. ModulesModules

• Medical Surveillance ProgramMedical Surveillance Program• General Zoonotic Training General Zoonotic Training • Farm AnimalsFarm Animals• Wild AnimalsWild Animals• Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles • Introduction to Surgical ResearchIntroduction to Surgical Research• Antibody ProductionAntibody Production• Occupational Health and SafetyOccupational Health and Safety• Other models (e.g., Birds)Other models (e.g., Birds)• CU Policy on the Care and Use of Animals in Research CU Policy on the Care and Use of Animals in Research

and Teaching.and Teaching.• Conducting Potentially Painful/Distressful Procedures in Conducting Potentially Painful/Distressful Procedures in

Lab Animals At The University of MiamiLab Animals At The University of Miami

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Registration, Enrollment and Registration, Enrollment and NavigationNavigation

REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION

Add Customizable fields

Enrollment QuestionsEnrollment Questions

Curriculum SelectionCurriculum Selection

• New page to page New page to page branching logic branching logic enrollment process enrollment process – Learner self-identifies Learner self-identifies

research areas.research areas.– Chooses topicsChooses topics

• Choices determine the Choices determine the next series of choicesnext series of choices

Enrollment QuestionsEnrollment Questions

• Choose the most Choose the most appropriate research appropriate research focus or role in researchfocus or role in research

• Software then shows the Software then shows the next series of questions next series of questions appropriate for the appropriate for the learner.learner.

Choose the Animal Models Choose the Animal Models

Special Invasive TechniquesSpecial Invasive Techniques

Special Course EnrollmentSpecial Course Enrollment

Course SummaryCourse Summary

Learner MenuLearner Menu

Grade BookGrade BookIntegrity StatementIntegrity Statement

Integrity StatementIntegrity Statement

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Utilities for Learners and Utilities for Learners and AdministratorsAdministrators

CITI Program Knowledge BaseCITI Program Knowledge Basehttp://citiprogram.supportcenterpro.com/knowledgebase/

ororCITI Home Page, Contact UsCITI Home Page, Contact Us

• The CITI Program Knowledge Base provides helpful The CITI Program Knowledge Base provides helpful information to assist in the use of the CITI Program information to assist in the use of the CITI Program website.website.

• Provide support, resources, hints, tips, links and answers Provide support, resources, hints, tips, links and answers to frequently asked questions about the CITI Program, all to frequently asked questions about the CITI Program, all in one place.in one place.

• We welcome contributions and feedback from learners and We welcome contributions and feedback from learners and CITI institutional administrators. CITI institutional administrators.

• Please use the “Submit New Ticket” ticket link to the right Please use the “Submit New Ticket” ticket link to the right of the screen to share comments, questions, and feedback of the screen to share comments, questions, and feedback with the CITI Support team.with the CITI Support team.

http://citiprogram.supportcenterpro.com/knowledgebase/

CITI Program Knowledge BaseCITI Program Knowledge Base

Please use the “Submit New Ticket” ticket link to the right of the screen to share comments, questions, Please use the “Submit New Ticket” ticket link to the right of the screen to share comments, questions, and feedback with the CITI Support team.and feedback with the CITI Support team.

Admin Access to User DataAdmin Access to User Data• All CITI Institutional All CITI Institutional

administrators have administrators have access to user dataaccess to user data

• Can be restricted Can be restricted according to admin according to admin role.role.– Receive completion Receive completion

reportsreports– Responsible for Responsible for

segments of the training segments of the training programprogram

• Human subjectsHuman subjects• RCRRCR• Lab AnimalLab Animal• HIPSHIPS

Institutional Institutional Administrator MenuAdministrator Menu

Course listingCourse listing

• Review a completion ReportReview a completion Report

Training Data Training Data Retrieval Retrieval

View the dataView the data

Links to download the data in various formatsLinks to download the data in various formats

Look up a specific learnerLook up a specific learner

Learner’s RecordsLearner’s Records

Other data management Other data management options availableoptions available

• Bulk data downloadBulk data download– CITI will provide institution specific URL to download the CITI will provide institution specific URL to download the

institution’s training data.institution’s training data.– Username and password protected.Username and password protected.– Data for each course (HSR, lab Animal) can be downloaded Data for each course (HSR, lab Animal) can be downloaded

together or separatelytogether or separately– The data fields to be included in the download is customizable.The data fields to be included in the download is customizable.– Suitable format to upload to data management system.Suitable format to upload to data management system.– Contact CITI Helpdesk - Contact CITI Helpdesk - 305 243-7970; 305 243-7970; [email protected]

https://www.citiprogram.org/members/siteadministrators/manageinstitutions/downloadaccesscodes.asp?https://www.citiprogram.org/members/siteadministrators/manageinstitutions/downloadaccesscodes.asp?strKeyID=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX73strKeyID=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX73

mailto:[email protected]

Other data management Other data management optionsoptions

• CITI can now be placed behind your institutional Portal CITI can now be placed behind your institutional Portal System.System.– User authenticationUser authentication

– Username and password conservation.Username and password conservation.

– Increased data and password security.Increased data and password security.

– Data can be automatically added to training database.Data can be automatically added to training database.

• Contact CITI helpdeskContact CITI helpdesk• 1 time cost for programming and implementation.1 time cost for programming and implementation.

PRIM&R Member Access PRIM&R Member Access

PRIM&R Member AccessPRIM&R Member Access

• Go to Main MenuGo to Main Menu• ““Affiliate with another Affiliate with another

institution”institution”• ““Register as PRIM&R Register as PRIM&R

Member” Member”

Contact Information for PRIM&R MemberContact Information for PRIM&R Member

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New initiatives for 2009 New initiatives for 2009

• Courses and modulesCourses and modules– Software updatesSoftware updates

• ““Look back” UtilityLook back” Utility• Non-English authoring utilities.Non-English authoring utilities.• Knowledge Base.Knowledge Base.• Username and Password securityUsername and Password security• Verification and Portal pass through.Verification and Portal pass through.

– Human subjects (Summer 2009)Human subjects (Summer 2009)• ESCRO (1 modules)ESCRO (1 modules)• New Refresher ModulesNew Refresher Modules• Community Member ModuleCommunity Member Module• Research CoordinatorsResearch Coordinators• CBPRCBPR

New initiatives for 2009 New initiatives for 2009

• Courses and modulesCourses and modules– RCRRCR

• RCR for Engineers. RCR for Engineers.

• RCR for Arts and Humanities. (Fall 2009)RCR for Arts and Humanities. (Fall 2009)

– Biosafety and Bio-security (Summer 2009)Biosafety and Bio-security (Summer 2009)• 15 module course15 module course

– Lab animalLab animal• Ethics and Lab Animal ResearchEthics and Lab Animal Research

• Field StudiesField Studies

• Zebra FishZebra Fish

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CITI L.A.W. Satisfaction SurveyCITI L.A.W. Satisfaction Survey

The current course site presents the materials in a The current course site presents the materials in a way that is easy for me to understand and learnway that is easy for me to understand and learn

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

If you have previously completed a Lab Animal Welfare If you have previously completed a Lab Animal Welfare course, how does this CITI Course compare with others you course, how does this CITI Course compare with others you

have completed?have completed?


61%

Although training in Laboratory Animal Welfare issues is mandated Although training in Laboratory Animal Welfare issues is mandated by the Federal government and by my institution, I believe that this by the Federal government and by my institution, I believe that this

training is really not very useful for new faculty and students?training is really not very useful for new faculty and students?


It was easy to register and enroll in the It was easy to register and enroll in the appropriate course.appropriate course.


The quiz questions addressed the relevant issues The quiz questions addressed the relevant issues in the modulesin the modules

Strongly Disagree Strongly AgreeStrongly Disagree Strongly Agree

Now that I have completed the CITI Lab Animal Now that I have completed the CITI Lab Animal Welfare Course, I feel that the time I invested was Welfare Course, I feel that the time I invested was

time well spent.time well spent.


After completing this instruction, I now have a better After completing this instruction, I now have a better understanding of how to apply the "3Rs" to insure that my lab understanding of how to apply the "3Rs" to insure that my lab animal studies are conducted to the highest ethical standards?animal studies are conducted to the highest ethical standards?


71%

Now that I have completed the course, I am more confident in Now that I have completed the course, I am more confident in my ability to advise a student or a colleague on how to apply my ability to advise a student or a colleague on how to apply

the "3Rs" to insure that their lab animal studies are conducted the "3Rs" to insure that their lab animal studies are conducted to the highest ethical standards?to the highest ethical standards?


68%

Now that I have completed this course on the ethical conduct of Now that I have completed this course on the ethical conduct of studies with laboratory animals, I intend to take a more active role in studies with laboratory animals, I intend to take a more active role in

assuring that lab animal research at my institution is conducted to assuring that lab animal research at my institution is conducted to the highest ethical standards by pursuing professional certification, the highest ethical standards by pursuing professional certification, by joining an ethics committee or an Institutional Animal Care and by joining an ethics committee or an Institutional Animal Care and

Use Committee (IACUC)Use Committee (IACUC)


60%

The "Essentials for IACUC Members" Course has provided The "Essentials for IACUC Members" Course has provided we with the knowledge base and confidence to take a more we with the knowledge base and confidence to take a more

active role in the business of the IACUC.active role in the business of the IACUC.


64%

About how many hours did it take you to complete About how many hours did it take you to complete your Lab Animal Welfare Course requirements?your Lab Animal Welfare Course requirements?

I DO NOT like the current presentation model another approach should be I DO NOT like the current presentation model another approach should be implemented.implemented. 2%2%

I prefer the "page to page" approach with interactive games or activities I prefer the "page to page" approach with interactive games or activities to break up the text.to break up the text. 5%5%

The "page to page" is better because I could pause and reflect on The "page to page" is better because I could pause and reflect on important points in the content.important points in the content. 6%6%

I DO NOT recommend the "Page to Page" model as it would increase the I DO NOT recommend the "Page to Page" model as it would increase the time to complete the course.time to complete the course. 10%10%

The materials presented in the course are new to me. I like the current The materials presented in the course are new to me. I like the current presentation model.presentation model. 15%15%

I am familiar with the content. The current approach permits an efficient I am familiar with the content. The current approach permits an efficient review of the material.review of the material. 22%22%

The current approach enabled me to read through the content as if I The current approach enabled me to read through the content as if I where reading a book or journal.where reading a book or journal. 40%40%

The presentation model used by CITI permits you to scroll through the content as if you were reading a book or a journal. Other web based models require that the learner click from "page to page” in order to read the material in smaller segments.

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