Fear of the unknown. Fear of the unknown or irrational fear is caused by negative thinking (worry) which arises from anxiety accompanied with a subjective sense of apprehension or dread. Irrational fear like any other fears share common neural pathway that engages to mobilize bodily resources in the face of threat.
CITI Refresher. In order to maintain CITI certification, everyone is required to complete the CITI Refresher course every three (3) years after initial certification is obtained. Completion of the refresher modules can usually be completed in less than two hours. New employees must complete the required modules and obtain CITI certification within 90 days from date of hire. 2  Members of the human subject research team, including the Principal Investigator (PI), must have current certification.
Recertification must take place every three years from the date of initial certification through the CITI Refresher Course or another USF IRB-approved program listed on the IRB website. In lieu of a CITI course, USF Undergraduate and Graduate students can choose to participate in one of the USF IRB's bi-annual Student Researcher Workshops, offered in the fall and spring semesters. This live workshop provides training and information regarding human subjects research, and fulfills the education requirement for three years. It is the responsibility of investigators and their staff to maintain current certification in human research protection education while engaged in human subjects research. 1  Education in human research protection is required for all faculty, staff and students directly involved in the conduct of research. This includes: