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.
The length of time it takes depends on what kind of course you decide to take. There are a couple of online courses that only take 4 weeks. Most workshops take about 6 weeks but can last up to a year. Many certification programs take 6 months to one year to complete with courses and the required test. Degreed courses, naturally, take 2 to 4 years depending on the type of degree you are trying to get. In terms of the basic certification, which is called the CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), you have 3 hours to complete the test.