Required IRB Training
The University of Toledo requires all study personnel engaged in human subject research (including research using information and specimens from human subjects) to complete the applicable training mandated by the Terms of our Federalwide Assurance.
1. CITI Training
All individuals involved in human subject research must complete training through their University affiliated CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) account at before they can be approved as a member of the research team.
Researchers submitting to the Biomedical IRB are REQUIRED to take the "Biomedical Researchers and Students" course.
Researchers submitting to the Social, Behavioral & Education IRB must take EITHER the "Social-Behavioral-Educational Research & Students" course or the "Biomedical Researchers and Students" course.听
There are two versions of each course: a BASIC training and a REFRESHER training. Below is the order in which trainings should be completed.
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2. HIPAA Training
All researchers on an IRB approved project that includes accessing/viewing/analyzing PHI must complete UToledo鈥檚 HIPAA compliance training through the or based Vector Solutions site. This training must be completed annually (ie., If you completed training anytime in 2025, your training expires on 12/31/2026).听
For additional information regarding HIPAA training, please visit (/offices/compliance/HIPAA_Training.html)