CITI RCR Course Information

 Other Online Course FAQs/Instructions

• I completed the CITI RCR training at my former institution. Can I receive credit for the RCR course at UK?

• Will I be assigned the online RCR course automatically?

• Am I able to find the online RCR course in myUK or Canvas?

• Am I able to quit the CITI RCR course and return to complete it later?

• Are there RCR optional modules that relate to my discipline that I can complete?

• Will the RCR optional modules affect my overall grade?

• Do I need to submit proof that I completed the UK CITI RCR course?

• I was recently notified that I need to complete the CITI Human Subjects Research course. Is this the same as the RCR course?

• I was recently notified that I need to complete the CITI Good Clinical Practices (GCP) course. Is this the same thing as the RCR course? Do I have to do both?

• Is there a paper-based alternative for the UK CITI RCR course if I do not have access to a computer?

I completed the CITI RCR training at my former institution. Can I receive credit for the RCR course at UK?

The training must have been taken within the last 12 months and must contain the same modules as the UK CITI RCR (Basic stage). For approval, send the "Completion Report" to RCR@uky.edu.

Instructions on how to retrieve the Completion Report [HTML]

Back to top of page

Will I be assigned the online RCR course automatically?

No, you must log in to your UK CITI account and enroll in the Responsible Conduct of Research course. Please see instructions on the CITI RCR Course Basic Stage web page. [HTML]

Back to top of page

Am I able to find the online RCR course in myUK or Canvas?

No, the course is housed in the online learning platform, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program. You must log in using the UK CITI Access link:

1. In the navigation bar above, or
   
2. On the right side of each CITI RCR course FAQ/Instructional page.
   

Back to top of page

Am I able to quit the CITI RCR course and return to complete it later?

Yes. CITI allows you to complete the course at your own pace. You may quit and return to the course later. However, you must quit after taking the quiz for a particular module, not DURING the taking of that quiz, or your answers will not be recorded.

1. Go to your UK Courses page:
   
2. Scroll to "Active Courses":
   
3. Find the RCR course:
   
4. Click the button to continue:
   

You will be able to start at either the next module or, if you did not complete a module and need to take the quiz, at the module that you were viewing previously.

Back to top of page

Are there RCR optional modules that relate to my discipline that I can complete?

Yes, you may complete any module(s) you choose under "Optional Modules".

Back to top of page

Will the RCR optional modules affect my overall grade?

No, the RCR optional modules will not affect your overall course percentage.  

Back to top of page

Do I need to submit proof that I completed the UK CITI RCR course?

No, you do not have to provide a completion certificate to the RCR program. You may be required by your college, professor, or department/unit to submit your certificate to them. The Research Training Database automatically updates your RCR training information.

Back to top of page

I was recently notified that I need to complete the CITI Human Subjects Research course. Is this the same as the RCR course?

The CITI Human Subjects Protection (HSP) courses are distinct courses and required of all investigators and key personnel who participate in the design, conduct, and/or reporting of human subjects research. While some of the material is similar to the CITI RCR course, it does not replace the requirement to take the CITI RCR course. If you have received notice from the Office of Research Integrity or the Principal Investigator/Study Coordinator that you need to complete the CITI Human Subjects Protection course, you will need to complete both the HSP and RCR courses.

Back to top of page

I was recently notified that I need to complete the CITI Good Clinical Practices (GCP) course. Is this the same thing as the RCR course? Do I have to do both?

The CITI Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses are distinct courses and may be required by sponsors or funding agencies. While some of the material is similar to the CITI RCR course, it does not replace the requirement to take the CITI RCR course. If you have received notice from a sponsor or funding agency that you need to complete a CITI Good Clinical Practice (GCP) course, you will need to complete both courses. Formal GCP training for clinical investigators is not currently required by the university.

Back to top of page

Is there a paper-based alternative for the UK CITI RCR course if I do not have access to a computer?

If extenuating circumstances prohibit access to a computer, contact the RCR Team (RCR@uky.edu, 859-257-2978) to obtain an alternate paper-based course and exam.

Back to top of page